WEAVE is the primary provider of crisis intervention services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Sacramento County. Through a multi-disciplinary effort with Sacramento County, law enforcement, the Commercially Sexually Exploited Children Court, Child Protective Services, and the District Attorney's Office, WEAVE also provides 24/7 response, outreach and services for victims of sex trafficking.WEAVE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations to WEAVE are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Services Offered
WEAVE's Counseling Services
WEAVE provides individual and group counseling services for those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. Please make arrangements for childcare during triage and counseling appointments.
Children's Counseling
WEAVE's Children's Counseling program offers individual counseling for children between the ages of 4 and older who have witnessed domestic violence, experienced dating violence and/or sexual assault. Children will learn what domestic violence is and be assured that they are not alone and most importantly, that they are not responsible for the violence.
The program is designed to build self-esteem and teach healthy coping mechanisms so that children may deal with the domestic violence they have witnessed. The topics covered throughout the sessions include feelings recognition, healthy families, the cycle of violence, safety planning and assertive communication.
LGBTQ Services
As a leader in the anti-violence movement, WEAVE is committed to addressing issues of violence in all communities. WEAVE's services are available to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Queer (LGBTQ) survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
You share many of the same feelings as other survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence, such as guilt, powerlessness, feeling unsafe, denial, shock, anger, etc. While your experience of fear and distress does not depend on gender or sexuality, your experience of the world is extremely influenced by this. As with any group who experiences prejudice, there are certain barriers and concerns that are particular to the LGBTQ community when trying to access services.
Fees and Payment
WEAVE is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual LGBTQ
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono Medicare Medicaid
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