LAKE COUNTY >> Lake Family Resource Center (LakeFRC) is recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month throughout October with a variety of activities, including a 40-hour Domestic Violence Volunteer and Response Training.
Beginning Oct. 2 through Nov. 1, the training will be every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Big Valley Rancheria will host the training at Konocti Vista Casino”s banquet room.
This training is free-of-charge and open to the public. People who successfully complete the training will be considered Certified Domestic Violence Counselors and will have the opportunity to volunteer for LakeFRC”s Domestic Violence Program. Volunteer responsibilities can include working at the shelter, answering the Community Crisis Line, supervising children during adult activities, co-facilitating support groups and accompanying domestic violence victims to court. This training is only offered once a year; call to reserve a spot.
Other activities during October include the Because We Have Daughters Advocacy Walk on Oct. 10 and the Purple Power Walk and Open House on Oct. 11. For more information about any of these activities, call 279-0563.
LakeFRC is determined to raise awareness of the devastation that domestic violence has had in our community and will continue to provide education, information, advocacy and support to those who have suffered.
Lake FRC provides a multitude of services to build family stability and strength. The agency supports Lake County residents in achieving stable, self-sufficient and healthy families and communities. Call279-0563 to find out more.
Konocti Vista Casino is located at 2755 Mission Rancheria Road in Lakeport.
Sheri Salituri-Young is the Domestic Violence Shelter manager form LakeFRC.
