Last week, we had the pleasure of presenting at the 46th Annual California Association of Superior Court Investigators (CASCI) Conference. Our Community Engagement Prevention Team, guided by Dominique Apollon, Community Education and Prevention Manager, and Ashley Duke, School-Based Prevention Education Coordinator, facilitated a conversation on Intimate Partner Violence and how SCH provides Legal Aid and [...]
Sierra Community House honors the trusted, safe, and caring adults who make a real difference in the lives of local youth. This November, we collaborated with Truckee Community Theater’s production of Matilda: The Musical to spotlight this important child abuse prevention message and recognize community members who embody it. Below, Dominique Apollon, PhD—our Community Education & Prevention Manager [...]
This October, the Prevention Program at Sierra Community House is excited to launch a brand-new initiative: Cyber Safety & Wellness Month. This initiative is designed to raise awareness about staying safe online and fostering healthier relationships with technology. As our lives become increasingly connected to technology, it’s more important than ever to equip ourselves and [...]
I’m Ashley Duke, the school coordinator for Sierra Community House’s Violence Prevention Education Team. I have the privilege of working closely with school counselors and wellness staff to coordinate and teach violence prevention education and youth empowerment groups for Kindergarten through 12th grade students in our region. Our presentations are designed to build on [...]