Anyone working in this field knows that 1) less than 1/3 of women report domestic violence to the police, and 2) those that do report domestic violence typically only do so after multiple episodes and increasing severity. That first offense reported is unlikely the first offense occurring, and any injury from domestic violence should be viewed seriously.
Here at CCS we have an entire department dedicated to prevention and education, where our Prevention Coordinators go out into the community to engage folks in the prevention of relationship and sexual violence. As one of the educators, my job means talking to people of all ages about healthy relationships, how the media influences our… Read More Sexual Assault Prevention Education and Comprehensive Sex Education: Why the two go hand-in-hand
Cathy is a domestic violence survivor who had finally been able to leave her abusive husband after six years. Cathy’s husband threatened her numerous times that if she left him she would regret it. These were not empty threats as she had endured physical and emotional abuse. Cathy reached out to CCS’ confidential emergency shelter,… Read More Cathy’s Story – Freedom from abuse
Adrian and his three children came to live at the shelter after his children had witnessed and been subjected to physical and sexual abuse at the hands of Adrian’s wife and her drug related friends. His wife and her friends had beaten Adrian severely, and kidnapped the youngest child, taking him to Mexico to live with strangers. At… Read More Adrian’s Story
Bon Iver launches 2 A Million campaign and partners with Center for Community Solutions to bring gender equity issues centerstage San Diego – – In the midst of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and on the heels of the release of its new highly-acclaimed album 22, A Million, Bon Iver, led by Justin Vernon… Read More Bon Iver launches 2 A Million campaign and partners with Center for Community Solutions to bring gender equity issues centerstage
Center for Community Solutions is a non-partisan organization and serves people with any and all political affiliations. As the only Rape Crisis Center for the City of San Diego and 75% of San Diego County, we must speak out when public figures make predatory statements about sexually assaulting women. The “locker room banter” marginalizes and… Read More Message From Our CEO
Like many clients, Susan came to our Restraining Order Clinic because someone told her she “needed to get a restraining order.” Susan’s husband, also the father of her two children, had recently assaulted her. Susan fled to a domestic violence shelter with her children. Susan felt scared, overwhelmed, and angry. But when Susan met with… Read More Susan’s Story – Access to Justice
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
