As we welcome June and the start of summer, I am filled with gratitude for the compassion, courage, and commitment that surround this work every day. This season often brings a sense of movement, energy, and renewal—and it also gives us an opportunity to reflect on the strength of our community and the shared values […]
Join Us June 10: CCR Training on Digital Abuse & Online Bystander Intervention A special CCR training for law enforcement, justice partners, service providers, and community organizations working to address domestic violence and sexual assault in the digital age. Please join us for the next Marin Coordinated Community Response (CCR) General Session: Wednesday, June 10th, […]
Become a DV Advocate: 40-hour Domestic Violence Training Learn how to support survivors of domestic violence at every level. This training meets requirements under California Welfare and Institutions Code §1037.1. Individuals working in a domestic violence services program receive a DV counselor certificate, valid in the State of California, upon completion of this training. MWF […]
Naming the Moment and Strengthening Prevention By Tara Peterson, Executive Director, Center for Domestic Peace In recent months—and increasingly in the news—we have witnessed devastating losses to domestic violence that are impossible to ignore. These moments are deeply unsettling, not only because of the lives lost, but because they reflect patterns that advocates and survivors […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) – a time to honor survivors and to confront a hard truth many people don’t realize: sexual assault is most often perpetrated by someone the survivor knows and trusts. For many survivors in Marin County, sexual violence does not come from a stranger in a dark alley. It […]
Happy Women’s History Month! As we honor the extraordinary achievements of women past and present, we at Center for Domestic Peace (C4DP) reflect on both the progress made and the work that remains. Our organization is rooted in the women’s movement, born from activism, resilience, and a bold vision of a world free from violence. For […]