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What is domestic abuse... Domestic violence occurs when an individual exerts power and control over his or her intimate partner using fear, isolation, emotional abuse, financial control, or physical or sexual assault. " Nearly one-third of American women report being physically or sexually abused by a husband or boyfriend at some point in their lives." Source: Commonwealth Fund survey
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Welfare-to-Work Child Protective Services Public Domestic Violence Unit CW Eligibility Who are we... Our Domestic Violence Unit responds to family violence within CalWORKs (CW) and Child Protective Services (CPS) using a team comprised of: Sabrina Eddington Grays, SSW V MSW Interns: Jamie Howard, Clara Castillo, Yolanda Covian and Darren Thompson
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What we do to help... Advocacy Counseling Safety Plans Court Accompaniment Assistance with Restraining Orders VIolence Against Women Act Domestic Abuse Program Waivers