Once again, DVSAC joins domestic violence advocates throughout California to commemorate October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). DVAM evolved from the “Day of Unity” in October 1981 conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and [...]

The Assembly Bill 322 is a bill currently in the legislative process that is making an effort to hold counties accountable for the number of arrest rates per forcible rape that occurs. Nevada County, along with 8 other counties in California have been chosen to possibly pilot this new legislation for the 2012-2013 year in [...]

Updated Wish List for our Shelter DVSAC opened a shelter for our clients February 2011 and we are still in need of some items if you would like to make a donation. Some of the items are needed on an ongoing basis and some items we need just to finish furnishing the house. We ask [...]

“Contemporary Slavery in Your Backyard” Human Trafficking is the fastest growing criminal enterprise in the 21st century, ranking second after drug smuggling. Join us for a presentation and conversation on human trafficking with Nicholas Sensley, Chief of the Truckee Police, on Wednesday, August 3rd from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. It will be held at the Sierra [...]