Project Sister Family Services - leading families to safer futures since 1972

You are not alone. It was not your fault. We are here to help.*

 

sexual assault crisis & prevention services

 

Project Sister Family Services (PSFS) strives to reduce the trauma and the risk of sexual assault, child abuse, and child sexual abuse in the East San Gabriel and Inland Valleys of Southern California by providing a variety of crisis intervention services and outreach and prevention programs.

PSFS Advocate training

Want to help people and learn life-enriching skills for yourself? Give the gift of yourself and make a difference in the lives of others by becoming a Project Sister Family Services advocate. Our 24-hour hotline provides immediate confidential crisis assistance to female and male adults, teens, and children who have been sexually assaulted, and to their families needing support.

By taking our state-certification training course you will be eligible to become a certified Crisis Intervention Counselor for Sexual Assault. You will learn about:

  • Crisis intervention
  • Psychological, sociological, and medical aspects of sexual assault
  • Criminal justice process
  • Legal procedures and valuable social service resources
  • Law enforcement
  • And so much more!

I. Fernandez has been a volunteer advocate since August of 2008.
“Being an advocate has turned into one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I consider myself fortunate to be a part of the PSFS family continuously working together to help reduce the trauma for those affected by sexual assault. It is by far the fuel that keeps me going every time I take a call and assist someone. I truly believe that together, we are all making a difference and I am proud to be a part of such an amazing journey.”

2010 - Volunteer Advocate training dates for Fall


The KEY is to PLAN AHEAD!!! Don’t miss out on life-long vital skills.

  • Reserve the dates for the training you plan to attend in your planner so you can avoid conflicts in attending.

  • Full attendance to all sessions within each training is required to be eligible for state certification.

  • Flexible shift schedules & working from home after training completed!

About the training course

  • Application must be submitted one week BEFORE your scheduled interview to be processed. Interviews are only held for 2 weeks and end a week before training start.

  • A non-refundable $50.00 materials/course fee is due at the first session of each training.

  • Times of classes are: Mondays 6pm-10pm, Wednesdays 6pm-9pm, Saturdays 9am-5pm

Call and make your appointment for an interview as early as possible.
Reserve your spot as limited spaces available!

Application must be received 1 week before your scheduled interview. Interviews are only held a few weeks before each training and end a week before training starts. Make your interview appointment early as limited spaces available.

2010 Volunteer Advocate Training Dates

All session dates shown for the Fall 2010 Training must be attended.

Spring 2010 Advocate Training

Fall 2010 Advocate Training
                                       Date            Time    
    Begins Wednesday 25-Aug 6 pm  - 9 pm
   
  Monday 30-Aug 6 pm -10 pm
2010 Spring Training has ended.   Wednesday 8-Sep 6 pm -  9 pm
  Saturday 11-Sep 9 am -  5 pm
    Monday 13-Sep 6 pm -10 pm
    Wednesday 15-Sep 6 pm -  9 pm
    Monday 20-Sep 6 pm -10 pm
  Wednesday 22-Sep 6 pm -  9 pm
  Saturday 25-Sep 9 am -  5 pm
  Monday 27-Sep 6 pm -10 pm
  Wednesday 29-Sep 6 pm -  9 pm
  Monday 4-Oct 6 pm -10 pm
  Wednesday 6-Oct 6 pm -  9 pm
    Ends Monday 11-Oct 6 pm -10 pm

For more information, please contact:

Georgina Martinez, Hotline Coordinator
909.623.1619 ext. 117 |

Lisette Gaeta, Hotline Assistant
909.623.1619 ext. 115 |

*24-hour Help Line • 7 days a week

800.656.4673 • 909.626.HELP (909.626.4357) • 626.966.4155

For immediate crisis assistance, please call our 24-hour Help Line. All other questions or comments can be directed to Project Sister Family Services Information. Questions and comments should be non-emergency in nature and will be answered within a week of receipt.

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How can YOU help?


Become an advocate

If you are interested in becoming an advocate, please contact
Georgina Martinez,
Hotline Coordinator

or
Lisette Gaeta,
Hotline Assistant
for information.

Phone - 909.623.1619

Advocate Application

Download an application to become a volunteer advocate here.

The application can be mail, or faxed to:

Project Sister Family Services
P.O. Box 1369
Pomona, CA
91769-1369

FAX: 909. 622.8389

Applications must be submitted one week before interview appointments.

Call the PSFS Hotline Dept. to make appointment.
909.623.1619