WRC develops intervention and prevention programs designed to meet the needs of victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. A program has also been established for perpetrators.
This section contains brief descriptions of each of our areas of service.
Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that can include physical abuse, emotional or psychological abuse, sexual abuse, or financial abuse (using money and financial tools to exert control).
Sexual Assault is never the victim’s fault. Sexual assault is an act in which a person sexually touches another person without that person’s consent, or coerces or physically forces a person to engage in a sexual act against their will.
The center has been providing education and outreach services to schools and communities in northern San Diego County since 1978. The center provides basic prevention education curricula for both domestic violence and sexual assault.
Your safety is dependent upon your ability to recognize potentially dangerous trends and situations. Good planning on your part is critical. By reviewing this safety information, you can find out some of the various precautions you can take to protect yourself.
Any young person can experience dating abuse regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or culture. Dating abuse is a pattern of destructive behaviors used to exert power and control over a dating partner.