I lived in an emotionally abusive relationship for many years. It escalated to a physically abusive relationship. I had to beg for my life and lived in fear and endless shame for countless years. I was alone. It was an extremely difficult time. I searched for answers to my situation. As a young woman, I… Read More My Inner Strength
A few years back, my life changed forever all at once. As a result, I found my life tail spinning out of control and it was emotionally overwhelming. I was involved in a domestic violent relationship. As a male, it was difficult to admit or accept. I was raised to believe that this does not… Read More Daniel’s Story
Amelia had left once before, she returned, however, due to problems with her mom, and because her daughter was begging her to go back to see her daddy. The violence was getting worse. His drinking had become a problem, and now on top of the yelling and arguing, pushing and hitting had become commonplace. She… Read More Amelia’s Story
Sandra nervously walked into our office with a flyer from her daughter who brought it home from one of our school outreach programs. She had been living with her abusive partner for 16 years and they have a child. She was terrified because her husband used her immigrant status to threaten her, making her believe… Read More Sandra’s Story
What is Title IX? “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal educational assistance…” – TITLE IX, EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF 1972 Meaning, if you are enrolled at any school… Read More Know Your Rights: Title IX in San Diego
One of Center for Community Solutions’ best kept secrets is the historical significance of its past. In fact, CCS began as The Center for Women’s Studies (CWSS): a seven component political, educational, and service organization founded in 1969 at San Diego State University and spearheaded by Carol Council and Joyce Nower. CWSS was the first-ever women’s center to open its doors in Southern California.… Read More Center for Community Solutions: A Groundbreaking Beginning
CCS’ long time partnership with Jessica Pride empowers survivors of sexual assault and acts as a catalyst for social justice. CCS & the Pride Law Firm: Helping Survivors of Sexual Assault Center for Community Solutions and Jessica Pride at the Pride Law Firm work collaboratively with survivors seeking empowerment and social justice specifically through the… Read More Community Partnership Spotlight: Jessica Pride & The Pride Law Firm
Have you ever attempted completing a difficult maze puzzle game? The frustration of the endless maze with twists and turns that often give the hope of reaching the end, but not without its share of dead ends and wrong turns. Many times starting from the end point and working backwards to the starting point makes… Read More Purposeful Parenting
CCS is the Recipient of a Generous Grant from Raliance, New Collaborative Initiative to End Sexual Violence in One Generation We have been selected to receive $50,000 in grant funding from Raliance – a newly launched, collaborative initiative dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation. The grant will go toward provision of Teen Relationship… Read More Raliance funds CCS for Teen Relationship Violence Prevention Program
California law protects survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking in many different ways. Of note, the following is a list of protections that are enforceable only if the complaint is filed within one year of the date of violation. If you are a victim of intimate partner violence and/or stalking, your employer cannot fire you or discriminate… Read More Know Your Rights: Intimate Partner Violence & Employment Discrimation
