Kids Corner: "It's Perfectly Normal"

Finding resources for children who are survivors of sexual assault in the Bay Area is no small feat. Finding people who are experts and have extensive experience are even harder to come by. So we're bringing to the blog a tag called Kids Corner! We'll be sharing books, resources and information regarding child survivors here.

First stop at Kids Corner is a book called "It's Perfectly Normal" by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley. When children are sexually abused at a young age, children respond in a couple of ways as they grow up. They may want to completely avoid all things sexual until a very late age or they may begin exploring things related to sex at a very young age.

Resource Spotlight: Men In Progress

Men in Progress

The Women's Center at Glide now offers Men in Progress, a support group for men to unlearn violence. This program is appropriate for men with issues relating to anger management, domestic violence or any type of physical, verbal, emotional, financial and/or sexual abuse. The Men in Progress groups meet on Monday from 3pm – 6pm in Glide Room 101-A. All are encouraged to refer any male or identified male to attend this group.

To receive more information about the women's or men's groups, please call (415) 674 - 6023.

http://glide.org/WomensCenter.aspx

Resource Spotlight: New Leaf is closing it's doors

It's a sad sad day. New Leaf: Services For Our Community Closes after 35 Years on October 15.

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs065/1102430933552/archive/1103635838864.html

They have provided a very valuable service to the queer community for 35 years. This is a big loss.

Resource Spotlight: My Sahana

http://www.mysahana.org/
http://mysahana.wordpress.com/

Aiming to bring mental health awareness to the South Asian community.

This website just launched, so it's just getting it's feet wet, but check it out as it grows!

Resource Spotlight: MISSEY

SACEY/SPA (MISSSEY) from Melody C. Miller on Vimeo.

MISSSEY (Motivation Inspiring, Supporting, and Serving Sexually Exploited Youth)

MISSSEY is a project based out of Alameda County that was created to respond to the epidemic of the commercial sexual exploitation of children, especially in the form of child/teen prostitution.

Resource Spotlight: El/La

El/La

El-La program is based in beautiful San Fran and was developed to reach out to the trans-latina community in and around the mission neighborhood. We provide services for hiv prevention, counseling and referrals for all services available to transgender girls and those in transition as well. Feel free to call 415-864-7278 for an appointment or you can always e-mail el.latgprogram@yahoo.com


El/La was defunded! Watch this video to learn more about their mission and what they're doing to stay alive as a resource for trans latinas.

Resource Spotlight: Highland Sexual Assault Center

Highland is the equivalent of the Trauma Recovery Center in Alameda County. They have the same services with support groups, 24 hr crisis line, rape kits, etc. Keep them in mind for survivors in the East Bay! :)

Resource Spotlight: 211

211 is a service that's available via phone (just call 211) or online here.

It's a vast database of resources all over the Bay Area and beyond. Left your referral guide somewhere, or the SFWAR referral guide doesn't have what you're looking for, and need some support? Try using this resource.

Resource Spotlight: Positive Directions Equals Change

Referral Guide Spotlights!
Have you ever wanted to know more about the resources in your referral guide? Well we're going to start shining a "spotlight" on some resources for you. Feel free to use the "Spotlight" label over there on the right to see all resources we highlight over time.

First up is Positive Directions Equals Change!

Using tools like drama therapy, African American history, anger management groups and life skills, Positive Directions Equals Change offers culturally-specific outpatient treatment services working with batterers and survivors alike.

SERVICES

Life Skills

African American History

Drama Therapy

Certified Batterer’s Intervention

Parenting Education Class

Women's Empowerment Support Group

Certified Parenting Classes

Women's Batterer's Intervention Group

Differential Response Intervention - Child Welfare Department
(this offers services that will help families avoid CPS cases)

Anger Management and Violence Prevention
o Relapse Prevention
o Drug Education
o HIV/AIDS Awareness & Education
(which includes Needle Exchange Mon. & Thurs. 1pm - 3pm and Health Seminars)

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings (Tues 1pm - 2:30 pm & Fri 10:30am-12:00 noon)

Contact Info:
4716 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
ph. (415) 401-0199
(10 am - 5 pm)
fax. (415) 401-0175
pdirections@yahoo.com
http://positive-directions.org/index.html