Community Violence Solutions
Community ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Community Violence Solutions (CVS) is a California-based organization focused on preventing and addressing sexual assault, human trafficking, and family violence through a combination of prevention programs, crisis services, and treatment. Serving the Contra Costa and Marin Counties community, CVS operates as an umbrella for the Rape Crisis Center of Contra Costa and Marin Counties, reflecting a long-standing commitment dating back to its founding in 1974. The organization aims to support its clients by providing pathways from prevention to crisis intervention and recovery, addressing the needs of individuals affected by violence and exploitation. Based in San Pablo, CVS positions itself within the community services sector, leveraging its established history as one of the oldest rape crisis centers in the state and in the country to the extent that it expands programming to include specialized initiatives such as anti-human trafficking work and child interviewing services. In recent years, CVS has continued to broaden its reach within community-based services, maintaining a focus on collaborative, client-centered responses to violence and abuse.