The fight against domestic violence and human trafficking in Placer County just got a financial boost from the local government, to the tune of $1.5 million in grants. The funds, approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors, are earmarked to assist four nonprofits committed to these causes.
In light of recent actions, "Protecting our residents is the most fundamental obligation of government, but we can’t do it alone," according to a statement obtained by Placer County, Board Chair and District 1 Supervisor, Bonnie Gore noted, emphasizing the essential role of nonprofit organizations in this collaborative effort for increased public safety, Stand Up Placer was awarded a significant sum of $950,000, this largest share of the grants will fund their ongoing work.
Crisis Intervention Services received $300,000, and $100,000 went to Child Advocates of Placer County; Kids First – Child Abuse Prevention Council of Placer County also benefited, securing $150,000 of the allocated funds. These organizations are tasked with delivering essential services, from emergency housing to counseling and employment training, directly to those impacted by domestic violence and human trafficking.
The Placer County website reveals the new Placer County Domestic Violence / Human Trafficking Prevention Grant program that launched in October 2024 was established to channel these funds, following an application and review process by a panel including members of the District Attorney's Office, Probation Department, Health and Human Services Department, and the County Executive Office, the organizations were chosen from 15 eligible ones that applied; each recipient is now obligated to report on fund usage and results.
With statistics from the California Department of Justice showing nearly 1,000 domestic violence-related calls for assistance in 2023 within Placer County, and broader data indicating 33% of women and 27% of men in California face intimate partner violence, the urgency of such support is clear. "These are serious issues that affect every community, including ours," Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire remarked.
