STAND! in the News
STAND! For Families Free of Violence has a rich history. This section of our website is a window into the past: a glimpse of some of our most memorable people, moments, and facts. Over the years, with the help of volunteers, staff, donors, and community supporters, we've experienced tremendous growth- and continue to serve victims of domestic violence and child abuse in Contra Costa County.
Child Abuse Study Reveals Disturbing Trend
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A disturbing new statistic is out -- more and more babies are being abused by their caretakers in alarming numbers. As NBC Bay Area's Jodi Hernandez tells us, the abuse is a greater threat than even 'Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.' WATCH THE VIDEO |
Privacy and Child Abuse
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STAND! CEO Gloria Sandoval comments on the Penn State and Hillary Adams child abuse cases and how our ideas about privacy effect our views of child abuse. READ THE FULL STORY |
STAND! Staff Interviewed For Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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The Mix 106.5's Sandy Stec talks with STAND! staff about the importance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and how we can all make a difference. LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW. |
Tragic Death in Richmond Calls Attention to Domestic Violence
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On September 20, 2011, Rafael Zarate allegedly killed his ex-girlfriend, Jensy Romero, in an act of domestic violence. It is Contra Costa County’s fifth domestic violence related death in 2011. READ THE FULL STORY. |
Gender-Respect, Anti-Violence Training for Portola Middle School Boys by Barbara Grady
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STAND! For Families Free of Violence has rolled out a new program to promote gender respect and wipe out bullying at middle schools. The organization launched its first run of the program at Portola Middle School. READ THE FULL STORY. |
Agent of Change- By Bonnie Wach; Photos By Jose Carlos Fajardo
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To say that Mackenzie Lesher is "involved" in her community is a little like saying Lance Armstrong is "involved" in cycling. Sitting at Katy's Kreek, a popular restaurant across from the Dean Lesher Center for the Arts, the vivacious 34-year-old Walnut Creek resident ticks off a to-do list that would make even the best multi-tasker dizzy. READ THE FULL STORY. |
Contra Costa County Family Groups Merge to Offer a Single Voice Against Violence- By Glenn Wohltmann
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Since about 65 percent of families with domestic violence problems also involve child abuse, merging the Contra Costa County organizations that handle each was a logical move. Now, after about 18 months of work, that merger is official, with Concord-based groups STAND Against Domestic Violence and the Family Stress Center (FSC) looking for what the combined groups' Executive Director, Gloria Sandoval, calls synergy. READ THE FULL STORY. |
Vital Merger Strengthens Vulnerable Families
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Two of Contra Costa County's most respected nonprofit leaders, STAND! Against Domestic Violence and the Family Stress Center, both headquartered in Concord, announced today that they will join forces to better serve families and children in crisis. The merger will be effective July 1, 2010. READ THE FULL STORY. |
