Domestic Violence Advocacy Services

The County of Riverside is seeking proposals for domestic violence advocacy services. The services should aim to assist victims in identifying, escaping, and stopping further abuse, enhance their ability to locate and secure employment, and provide services necessary for the family's safety and well-being. The program objectives include increasing awareness of domestic violence services, reducing the recurrence of domestic violence, and providing advocacy services with qualified personnel. Some key features of the contract include: • Providing domestic violence advocacy services to CalWORKs applicants and recipients • Increasing awareness of domestic violence services through outreach • Reducing the recurrence of domestic violence for DPSS CalWORKs clients • Providing advocacy services with qualified personnel • Assisting victims with locating a shelter and/or legal matters • Establishing a safe and secure home for the family • Establishing employment for self-sufficiency