Safefromthestart Web Site

Welcome
The California Safe from the Start (SFTS) Initiative is a comprehensive strategy to assist communities in reducing the impact of violence on children. The initiative targets children ages 0 to 18 with an emphasis on children ages 0 to 5, who have been exposed to family, school and/or community violence. To view the "Fact Sheet" please visit the "About Us" on the menu above.

Ways to Reduce Children's Exposure to Violence...

Specific Group Information...

- For Parents
- For Educators
- For Community
Members
- For Law
Enforcement
- For Prosecutors

To learn more or view NEW information...click here

March 2008 Newsletter
* San Diego Protocol
* "Kids and Our Media"
* Staff Transitions
* Safe from the Start E-Newsletter
* April 21st Conference
* School Readiness Information
* Funding Opportunities
* Upcoming Training
and Conferences
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Protocol Released

A Statewide Law Enforcement Protocol- Children Exposed to Domestic Violence has been distributed to CA law enforcement agencies and partners to help them develop a departmental response to domestic violence where children reside.
More information about the Protocol....

San Diego County Updated their Protocol

San Diego County recently completed the 2008 updates to the San Diego County “Domestic Violence and Children Exposed to Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Protocol.” To read more or order a copy visit...

Your Child Is Amazing!!

10 Simple Things That Can Boost Your Child's Brain Power.

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Making It Work in Your Community

One of the biggest challenges will be going back to your own community and taking action on all of your ideas. This is not an easy task and you cannot do it alone...

Safe from the Start is funded in part by First 5 CA		California Attorney General's Office Crime & Violence Prevention Center

This site was updated on 3/11/2008 12:00:00 AM
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