Violence Prevention

There are 44 programs in the Violence Prevention Category.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Adult Parole Operations)
Eligibility: Parolees in San Joaquin, Amador, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Merced and Mariposa Counties.
Fees: None

California Department of Correction and Rehabilitation - Division of Adult Parole Operations offers the following services for parolees currently under Adult Parole Supervision:Parolee Outpatient Clinic: provides therapy to those with a documented history of psychological issues. The clinic has a staff which includes a psychiatrist, psychologist and psychiatric social workers.Community Based: places parolees that have failed to benefit from less restrictive treatment programs into a community ba...

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Computer Literacy Learning Center)
Eligibility: Parolees in San Joaquin, Amador, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne and Merced counties.
Fees: None

Computer Literacy Learning Center (CLLC) offers a computer-assisted instructional program designed to increase the literacy skills of parolees, resulting in increased employability and parolee success. They are located within parole offices. Teachers provide classroom instruction which focuses on basic proficiency in reading, writing and math skills. Students are placed in the CLLC according to their ability and proceed at their own pace, receiving training in life skills and employment compet...

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services )
Eligibility: Crime victims and their families.
Fees: None

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) gives crime victims and their families a voice. The information in the office has laid the groundwork for enforcing victims’ rights and providing services.California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) maintains a comprehensive victim services program and establishes justice practices to ensure crime vic...

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Juvenile Division (Foster Grandparent Program NCYCC)
Eligibility: Be at least 55 years old.meet federal income guidelines.
Fees: None

Foster Grandparent Program NCYCC, operating since 1965, in a partnership between the Corporation for National and Community Service, CNCS, and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Juvenile Division, provides mentoring through relationships with incarcerated youth at the Northen California Youth Correctional Center located in Stockton, CA. Their Foster Grandparents also provide youth with tutoring, help improve self-esteem, and provide the one-on-one attention every child...

California Highway Patrol (Stockton Communications Center)
Eligibility: Vary
Fees: None

California Highway Patrol (CHP) remains committed in keeping the public safe. It is their sworn duty to go above and beyond the call of duty to prevent loss of life, injuries, and property damage. Their motto is "Safety, Service, and Security." They take a proactive stance against crime, trying not only to protect the public, but by showing the public how to protect themselves. They promote safe driving for all ages, have programs designed to teach kids about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, a...

California Human Development (Anthony Soto Employment Training Center (ASET))
Eligibility: Please call for more detailed information.
Fees: None

Anthony Soto Employment Training Center (ASET) provides occupational training and job placement for careers in Welding, Truck Driving, and Building Construction. This is a California Human Development program. The courses are approved by the Bureau of Private Post Secondary Education and are included in EDD's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL).

Child Abuse Prevention Council of San Joaquin County (CAPC)
Eligibility: San Joaquin County residents
Fees: Vary by program

San Joaquin County Child Abuse Prevention Council's (CAPC) mission is to protect children and strengthen families through awareness and outcome-driven programs delivered with compassion. They are an agency dedicated to preventing child abuse, ensuring safety, and providing education and treatment for abused and at-risk children and abusive and at-risk parents.The Child Abuse Prevention Council endeavors to achieve our goal of protecting children and strengthening families by employing four prima...

City of Lodi Police Department
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

City of Lodi Police Department is responsible for enforcing state and federal laws and ordinances to include criminal investigations, apprehension, arrests and traffic regulation. They provide volunteer opportunities for seniors through the Senior Partners Program and for youth through the Cadet Program.

City of Manteca Police Department
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

City of Manteca Police Department is responsible for enforcing state and federal laws and ordinances to include criminal investigations, apprehension, arrests and traffic regulations.The police department also provides crime prevention and community awareness programs. The police department works with community groups on programs for kids, young adults and senior citizens.

City of Ripon Police Department
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

City of Ripon Police Department is responsible for enforcing state and federal laws and ordinances to include criminal investigations, apprehension, arrests and traffic regulation.

City of Stockton (Office of Violence Prevention)
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) exists to significantly reduce violence in the City of Stockton through the implementation of data-driven, partnership-based violence prevention and reduction programs and strategies rooted in best practices.In addition to the Operation Ceasefire and Operation Peacekeeper programs, the OVP coordinates inter-agency working partnerships with community leaders including clergy, gang outreach, public and community service providers, and collaborates with other sta...

City of Stockton Fire Department (Juvenile Firesetter Education Program)
Eligibility: Please see below.
Fees: None

Juvenile Firesetter Education Program provides educational services to children 4- to 14-year-old that are considered fire starters. The program is also offered to teens. Please call for more information.

City of Stockton Police Department (Neighborhood Services Section-Code Enforcement)
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

Neighborhood Services Section - Code Enforcement is dedicated to providing a high quality of life for all its residents. With this goal in mind, the Neighborhood Services Division was developed to respond to concerns related to unsafe, unhealthy, or unsightly conditions in homes and neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Services Division enforces many types of city codes, building codes, vehicle codes, and housing codes to prevent and abate nuisances on private property. Enforcement on issues such a...

City of Tracy Police Department
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

City of Tracy Police Department is responsible for enforcing state and federal laws and ordinances to include criminal investigations, apprehension, arrests and traffic regulation.

Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin (Administration)
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

Administration is a partnership of neighborhood groups, churches, schools, public and private health care services, social service, criminal justice and municipal agencies and the business community. The overall goal of the Partnership is to improve health, education, economic and public safety for the community. Administration partners with a comprehensive team of public and private organizations to meet the distinct needs of families living in San Joaquin County communities. Community Partner...

Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin (Dorothy L. Jones Family Resource Center)
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

Dorothy L. Jones Family Resource Center serves the identified and changing needs of families within Southeast Stockton and other designated areas.Dorothy L. Jones Family Resource Center is the home of the Community Partnership for Families' youth program. Staff and community members at the center focus on educational success, health and wellbeing, and neighborhood safety. Staff empower youth and families to become leaders, eliciting environmental change with the goals of student success in sch...

Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin (Lodi Family Resource Center)
Eligibility: Provide Families in San Joaquin County tools, resources, programs and partnerships to improve quality of their lives.
Fees: None

Lodi Family Resource Center is a family-friendly center that seeks to improve the lives of children and families in an impoverished, limited-resource, minimally educated neighborhood that is home to primarily low-income, Hispanic, Pakistani, Indian and Afghan working families.Lodi Family Resource Center partners with a comprehensive team of public and private organizations to meet the distinct needs of families living in this community, including:California Human DevelopmentSan Joaquin Count...

Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin (Tracy Family Resource Center)
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

Tracy Family Resource Center offers complimentary services and provides the community with information on a wide range of health and social services. Sutter Tracy Hospital partners with Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin (CPFSJ) to help ensure that local residents have access to resources and referrals to help them live a healthy and self-sufficient lifestyle. Some of the services available at the Tracy Family Resource Center are: FoodCalFreshMedi-Cal renewal and enrollmentEmploy...

Community Partnership for Families of San Joaquin (Villa Monterey Family Resource Center)
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

Villa Monterey Family Resource Center operates a Family Resource Center with administration offices in one of the highest-need communities in Stockton - the Kentfield neighborhood. They use Service Integration as a planning process to create individualized plans to meet the needs of children and their families by utilizing their strengths. The comprehensive and well-coordinated case plans improve the delivery of services because they eliminate duplication and gaps in services and actively invo...

Delta Intergroup Council of A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous)
Eligibility: A desire to stop drinkingYou, or someone you know, believes you have a problem with alcohol.
Fees: None

Delta Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) provides all the necessary information on meetings, times and places for AA in the area. These can be found on our website, and in printed form at our central office. Various types of meetings are available, (both online, via Zoom, and in person) including open meetings, closed meetings for alcoholics only, men only and women only. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people of all ages, creeds, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds, who share th...

El Concilio California (Latino Behavioral Health and Recovery Services)
Eligibility: Medi-Cal adults only. Must meet medical necessity. SMI Non-Insured 5 and over can be seen under the Mental Health Block Grant SMI Adult Trauma clients are services offered to individuals that have e...
Fees: Contingent on income and needs.

Latino Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is a program offered by El Concilio and funded by San Joaquin County Mental Health Services. It provides adults with mental health assessments and individual/group counseling. Although the focus is on Spanish-speaking clients, services are open to everyone regardless of race and/or primary spoken language. They also provide resources and referrals.CalWORKs Behavioral Wellness is funded by HSA, It provides adults and children 5+ with mental health as...

Friends Outside
Eligibility: Anyone of any age who has had contact with the adult or juvenile justice system, whether or not they have been adjudicated, and their family members. Any neighborhood or community that is struggling ...
Fees: None

Since 1955, Friends Outside has provided support for individuals and families during transition in order to reduce risk and improve wellbeing, including parenting education, employment preparation and search, planning and prioritizing, mentoring, and supporting hope for those who are struggling. Their partners in Mission include Behavioral Health, Community Medical, Probation, the Sheriff's Department, Stockton PD, the Office of Violence Prevention, and many other community-based organizations....

Gospel Center Rescue Mission (New Life Program)
Eligibility: For men and women (with children) with any addiction, domestic violence or human trafficking and other traumas along with life skills issues. A 6-month residence on campus is required. Successful co...
Fees: Paid by GR, SSI, Unemployment, Vocational Income and Cal Fresh. No one will be turned away for inability to pay.

New Life Program provides three daily meals, housing, clothing, chapel services plus addiction counseling. A supportive environment is maintained to assist in the restoration and rebuilding of lives. The following topics are offered:Relapse PreventionAnger ManagementAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)Healing Damaged EmotionsPutting Away Childish Things (PACT)BoundariesLearning CenterParentingNutritionCelebrate Recovery support groups and Bible StudyCoping SkillsMoney ManagementJob Readiness...

Kelly's Angels Foundation
Eligibility: Children of homicide victims, and victims of violent crimes.
Fees: None

Kelly’s Angels Foundation is a non-profit working with the community to reach their mission to provide support for children of homicide victims and victims of violent crimes. They are striving to achieve their mission by means of involvement in sports, peer mentoring, tutoring, and therapy. This can assist as well as increase the motivation, social, and emotional well being in children and adolescents that are living through such a traumatic experience.Kelly's Angels Foundation provides financia...

Lathrop Police Services, City of Lathrop
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

Lathrop Police Services, a division of San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department, is responsible for enforcing state and federal laws and ordinances, protecting lives and property, conducting criminal investigations, traffic enforcements, and promoting partnerships within our community.

Mary Magdalene Community Services
Eligibility: None
Fees: Vary by program.

Mary Magdalene Community Services offers services to adults, youths and children. Adult services include crisis intervention and referrals, transitional housing and case management, job skills, resume writing, and outreach. Services for youth and children include counseling, case management, and teen mentoring through the "My Brother's Keeper" program. Parenting classes and substance abuse classes are offered through court referrals.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) serves as a clearinghouse providing information on missing and exploited children, offers technical assistance to citizens and law-enforcement, distributes photographs and descriptions of missing children nationwide, coordinates child protection efforts with the private sector, networks with non-profit service providers and state clearinghouses, and provides information and advice on effective state legislation to ensure the safety and p...

National Runaway Safeline
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

National Runaway Safe operates through their 24-hours per day, 7 days per week crisis services, an extensive database of over 6,500 local resources across the country, and valuable prevention and education tools. The NRS works to keep America’s youth safe and off the streets. Serving as the national crisis and communication system for runaway, homeless and at-risk youth, they respond to youth and families in crisis through our hotline (1-800-RUNAWAY) and online services (1800RUNAWAY.org), includ...

New Directions/Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program
Eligibility: The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation contracts with New Directions for treatment beds. These beds are for parolees who have long term substance abuse and criminal issues. Correc...
Fees: Vary; Medi-Cal accepted

New Directions Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program provides treatment to 74 men and 20 women. Participants live in dormitories that typically house two people per room.With nearly 30,000 square feet of buildings and a property site of 2.5 acres, the program provides a nurturing and comfortable atmosphere.The mission of New Directions is to teach men and women who have lost control of their lives due to their addiction how to stop substance abuse and how to lead crime free, productive, and hap...

One-Eighty (Teen Center)
Eligibility: Grades 7th-12th
Fees: None

One-Eighty Teen Center is the ultimate hangout for teens with pool tables, air hockey, ping pong, climbing wall, video games, espresso and snack bar, homework help, and a variety of clubs.One-Eighty Teen Center offers:After school hangout- Tuesday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Friday night activities- 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (different themes weekly)Stay up to date with all One-Eighty classes and clubs (rotate throughout the year) Cafe- stop by for a cold or warm beverage, a snack, or ju...

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte
Eligibility: Individuals with limited financial resources.
Fees: Vary; low to no cost.

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte provides confidential and low-cost services. Medi-Cal welcome. Day, evening and Saturday hours are offered.Family Planning information and education, medical services including pregnancy testing, birth control exams, routine medical exams, diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, abortion services, AIDS testing and counseling, breast and testicular exams, and prenatal care are provided. Educational presentations are offered to the community. These...

PREVAIL (Pioneering Restoration and Elevating Voices of Advocacy, Idealism and Leadership)
Eligibility: Please see below.
Fees: None

Since 1976, PREVAIL (formerly Women's Center - Youth & Family Services) has been San Joaquin County's primary provider of free, confidential services and shelters specifically designed to meet the needs of homeless and runaway youth and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Through our programs and services, we are helping victims heal, restoring hope, strengthening families, and building a safer community. Services offered by PREVAIL include: Shelters for vict...

Right to Protect
Eligibility: For advocacy services, must be a victim or survivor of domestic violence, sexual violence, human trafficking, or stalking. For parenting and anger management classes, you can be self-enrolled or manda...
Fees: Advocacy services are free. Classes require registration fee, plus per-class fee with paid-in-full discount available.

Right to Protect offers the following programs and classes to the community: Victim/Survivor Advocacy: advocacy services at all levels including accompanying clients to court dates. Parenting classes (virtual/online)Anger Management classes (virtual/online)Safe at Home: enrollment is conducted online and via phone. All eligible California residents are encouraged to apply. CBT Counseling

San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

San Joaquin County Department of Child Support Services provides the following services: locating parentsestablishing paternityrequesting child support and/or medical support orders from the courtenforcing child and spousal support ordersmodifying child support orderscollecting and disbursing child support payments

San Joaquin County Family Justice Center
Eligibility: Victims of:Domestic violenceHuman traffickingSexual assaultElder abuseChild abuseStalking
Fees: None

The Family Justice Center provides comprehensive and coordinated support to individuals and families affected by abuse, helping them to feel safe and supported as they navigate the process of seeking help and rebuilding their lives. They provide assistance, information, and resources to survivors. Please visit their website to see the numerous resources offered, and the many organizations with whom they partner to deliver services.Monthly events include:"VOICES Chat" in-person support group for ...

San Joaquin County Juvenile Probation Department (Crossroads)
Eligibility: Free counseling for pre-delinquent youth, ages 10 to 18 years old.
Fees: None

Crossroads involves a spectrum of interventions tailored to the needs of the individual youth and his or her family. The program's primary focus is to effectively address the needs of pre-delinquent youth, ages 10 to 18 and their families, in an effort to prevent escalation of behavior to the juvenile justice system.The driving goals of the program are as follows:Reduce the rate of truancy and curfew violationsIncrease school attendance and improve academic performanceStrengthen the family unit...

San Joaquin County Probation Department (Adult Division)
Eligibility: San Joaquin County residents.
Fees: Court ordered probation fees.

San Joaquin County Probation Department, Adult Division is a major partner in the justice system. While working with public and private entities, its goal is to increase opportunities for individuals at risk and offenders to experience success in socially and legally acceptable ways, using cost effective programming. For those who choose not to make positive changes, the Division will recommend and impose consequences, thereby holding offenders accountable and protecting public interest and s...

San Joaquin County Probation Department (Juvenile Division)
Eligibility: Ages 7 to 21 years, delinquent (juvenile), and criminal (adult)
Fees: Minimal

San Joaquin County Probation Department Juvenile Division is a partner in the Sierra Health Foundation's Positive Youth Justice Initiative (PYJI). The San Joaquin Probation Department Juvenile Division protects the public and, if possible, rehabilitates its delinquent (juvenile) and criminal (adult) client. The Juvenile Division of the Probation Department is divided into Community Field Services and Juvenile Hall/Camp. Juvenile Probation works with over fifty public agencies and community bas...

San Joaquin County Probation Department (Project 654)
Eligibility: Youth in 7th-12th grade who are not on probation and are referred by the school district, the Probation Department, or parents.
Fees: None

Project 654 is a joint program of the San Joaquin County Probation Department and San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE). Probation officers and probation assistants are stationed at various county ONE schools within the community. Their goal is to keep students in school and out of the juvenile justice system. Students attending the SJCOE Community School Program enter into a contract for a duration of six months provided that the students and parents are willing to participate in th...

San Joaquin County Probation Department (Proposition 36)
Eligibility: Non-violent defendants, probationers, and parolees charged with simple drug possession or drug use offenses and referred by the District Attorney/Courts.
Fees: Sliding scale

Proposition 36 is a program that allows for court referrals to substance abuse treatment programs in lieu of jail.

San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office
Eligibility: None
Fees: Vary

San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has existed since 1850 and is dedicated to delivering quality service through the creation of partnerships with the people they serve. With community partnerships as their foundation, they are driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, investigating problems as well as incidents, seeking solutions, and fostering a sense of security in communities and individuals. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office oversees the following divisions:Animal Services D...

Second Harvest of the Greater Valley
Eligibility: All families and individuals in need.
Fees: None

Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties provides referrals to families and individuals in need of food assistance in their area. These referrals are given to those most at risk of going hungry, Fresh Food 4 Kids and school pantry program.Fresh Food 4 Kids (FF4F) and school pantry is a new approach to serving children and families directly at school sites during the school year and into the summer months. Once to twice a month, the Food Bank drops off 4-6 pallets of food,...

Service First of Northern California (SFNC)
Eligibility: Referral from agency or private physician.
Fees: Vary

Service First of Northern California (SFNC) is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit Public Benefit Corporation that serves as an umbrella organization and operates ten (10) community based programs. The "Service" focuses on the neediest individuals in the community. They provide supportive services to individuals that are developmentally disabled, mentally ill, physically disabled, homeless Veterans, Social Security beneficiaries, and those struggling with addiction. Services offered: Representative Payee Ser...

St Mary's Dining Room (Dining Room, Hygiene Center, Medical Clinic, Dental Clinic and Social Services)
Eligibility: None
Fees: None

St. Mary's Dining Room responds to poverty in San Joaquin County by feeding the hungry, caring for health issues and restoring human dignity to over 700 individuals each day.St. Mary Dining Room services include:St. Mary's Dining Room provides breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, 365 days a year.Medical and dental care is available to uninsured men, women and children. The hygiene center provides families and individuals experiencing homelessness with the opportunity to shower, care for th...