The Department of Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Branch (MCH), Domestic Violence Section has recently funded a new group of contractors (along with their subcontractor partners) to provide technical assistance and training, in relation to specific component (or specialty) areas. TC-TAT received contracts to carry out two of the components -- Prevention and Media Advocacy. Together, the nine Statewide Technical Assistance and Training (STAT) projects will support MCH-funded agencies over the next three years. In the near future, you can find more in-depth coverage of the STAT projects and their available print and Internet resources on the SafeNetwork website, www.safenetwork.net.

Domestic Violence Prevention:
Transforming Communities: Technical Assistance and Training Project (TC-TAT) is pleased to have this opportunity to provide support, information, training, and technical assistance in community-based approaches to domestic violence prevention, especially to MCH Domestic Violence Section-funded prevention projects. Building on our work over the last three years, TC-TAT will continue to offer intensive training Institutes, as well as regional "cluster" workshops and on-site technical assistance.

Since in 1997, TC's Technical Assistance Program has worked with domestic violence organizations and allied agencies to promote effective strategies to create safety and justice in diverse communities. The Transforming Communities Training Curriculum builds on the successful strategies carried out in TC projects and incorporates research from the violence prevention and social movement fields.

What participants in TC Trainings Say:
"Possibly the best spent time for me that I can remember."

"I realized not only how important community involvement is, but how great an impact the community can have when we help get the ball rolling."

"We were very impressed with the speakers, Marconi facility, and your ability to organize such a needed campaign against male violence and domestic abuse."

"I left with a renewed sense of feminism, empowerment, and a broader perspective on California's women's shelter services. Thank you for allowing us to attend this life-transforming event."