Center For A Non Violent Community

Center For A Non Violent Community Domestic violence, sexual assault, & human trafficking response and prevention. ☎️24/7 @ 209-533-3401

You can reach us during normal business hours by calling 209-588-9305 and dialing "0" to reach the receptionist.

Pride is important because some LGBTQ+ people still face rejection, isolation, discrimination, and fear because of their...
06/01/2026

Pride is important because some LGBTQ+ people still face rejection, isolation, discrimination, and fear because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Pride is important because a young person may be searching for hope, a parent may be learning how to support their child, and someone may be hearing words of acceptance for the very first time.

Until every LGBTQ+ person can live as their true self without hesitation or fear …

Pride is important. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Not all abuse is physical.Coercive control is a pattern of behaviors used to dominate, isolate, intimidate, or control a...
05/27/2026

Not all abuse is physical.

Coercive control is a pattern of behaviors used to dominate, isolate, intimidate, or control an intimate partner or family member—and it can continue even after separation.

Sometimes it looks like constant monitoring, controlling finances, isolation from loved ones, threats, or repeated unwanted contact.

Control is abuse. Everyone deserves safety, autonomy, and relationships built on respect. 💜

❤️‍🩹We support ALL survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.
📲Call us 24/7 at 209-533-3401.
📍We are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 178 Fairview Lane, Sonora.

A common misconception about consent is that talking about or getting consent will make the moment awkward or “ruin the ...
05/26/2026

A common misconception about consent is that talking about or getting consent will make the moment awkward or “ruin the mood”. In reality, the mood is more positive when both partners feel safe & can freely communicate about what they want.

Consent is important in all healthy relationships and is something that should be discussed openly and frequently!

❤️‍🩹We support ALL survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.
📲Call us 24/7 at 209-533-3401.
📍We are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 178 Fairview Lane, Sonora.


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Our office will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day as we take time to honor and remember the service members ...
05/25/2026

Our office will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day as we take time to honor and remember the service members who gave their lives in service to our country.

As we reflect on sacrifice, remembrance, and community, we also recognize the importance of creating a world where safety, peace, and dignity are realities for all.

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please remember help is available through our 24-hour crisis and support line at 209-533-3401.

We will resume regular business hours tomorrow. 🇺🇸

Sending love this Mental Health Awareness Week to those fighting battles no one else can see. 💚Mental health and trauma ...
05/20/2026

Sending love this Mental Health Awareness Week to those fighting battles no one else can see. 💚

Mental health and trauma are deeply connected and for many survivors of interpersonal violence, healing is a long and nonlinear journey.
If you’re struggling, please know this:
✨ You are not weak.
✨ You are not alone.
✨ Support exists.

CNVC is here 24/7 at 209-533-3401 for survivors in our community. 💚

05/19/2026

People LOVE asking survivors: “Why didn’t you report it?”

But that question assumes something that reporting would have helped, which isn’t always true.

When people ask “Why she didn’t report it?”, what they’re often really asking is “Why didn’t she follow the version of justice that makes everyone ELSE comfortable?”

But sometimes people don’t report because they already know how the system works. Or how it doesn’t.

Some reasons people don’t come forward:

🔹 They know the statistics. Most reports go nowhere.
🔹 They know the process can be invasive, humiliating, and retraumatizing.
🔹 They’ve seen other survivors be torn apart, doubted, or publicly humiliated.
🔹 They know the person who hurt them is powerful, respected, or well-connected.
🔹 They’re afraid of retaliation, harassment, or escalation.
🔹 They’re financially dependent on the person who harmed them.
🔹 They’re afraid of losing housing, work, or community.
🔹 They’re worried no one will believe them.
🔹 They were already told it was their fault.
🔹 They’re trying to survive the trauma itself and don’t have the energy to fight a system at the same time.
🔹 They’re still processing what happened and don’t even have the language for it yet.
🔹 They were young and didn’t understand what happened until years later.
🔹 They don’t want their entire life to become “the case.”
🔹 They just want peace.

And sometimes the most misunderstood reason of all: They know that reporting doesn’t always bring justice. In fact, it often just brings scrutiny.

Survivors are often asked to sacrifice their privacy, safety, credibility, mental health, and years of their life… for a system that statistically rarely holds perpetrators accountable.

Choosing not to report is not the same as saying nothing happened. Sometimes it’s simply a person deciding that surviving is more important than proving something to a world that may never listen.

And if someone trusted you enough to tell you what happened to them, the most important question isn’t “Why didn’t you report it?”

It’s: “What do you need now?”

What if the broken places in us weren’t something to hide — but something to honor? ✨💛Inspired by the Japanese practice ...
05/15/2026

What if the broken places in us weren’t something to hide — but something to honor? ✨💛

Inspired by the Japanese practice of kintsugi, this week’s Renewing Lives support group explored healing through art, using cut cardboard to reflect on resilience, repair, and the beauty of rebuilding after harm.

Healing isn’t linear, but you don’t have to do it alone. 🌿 Renewing Lives meets every Thursday, call 209-588-9305 for more info!

Ending violence means showing up, listening, learning, and building stronger systems of support — together. 🤝CNVC staff ...
05/14/2026

Ending violence means showing up, listening, learning, and building stronger systems of support — together. 🤝

CNVC staff recently attended the first MMIP (Missing & Murdered Indigenous People) Community Training at Black Oak Casino, where community members, tribal partners, advocates, and agencies came together to strengthen response efforts for Indigenous individuals, families, and communities impacted by violence.

The training highlighted the importance of interagency collaboration, culturally informed response systems, and community accountability in addressing the disproportionate violence experienced by Indigenous people.

We are grateful for opportunities to learn from tribal leaders, advocates, and partners working to create safer, more responsive systems because meaningful support starts with listening, relationship-building, and action. 🧡

Mental health and domestic violence are deeply intertwined. 💚Abuse doesn’t just leave visible injuries — it can impact s...
05/13/2026

Mental health and domestic violence are deeply intertwined. 💚

Abuse doesn’t just leave visible injuries — it can impact sleep, confidence, concentration, relationships, physical health, and a person’s sense of safety in the world. Survivors may experience anxiety, depression, PTSD, hypervigilance, substance use challenges, or emotional exhaustion as a response to trauma.

And just as violence can impact mental health, mental health struggles can sometimes make it harder to seek support, leave unsafe situations, or be believed.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we want survivors to know: Your reactions to trauma are not “too much,” and you do not have to navigate healing alone.

At CNVC, we believe safety and healing go hand in hand. Supporting survivors means caring for the whole person, their physical safety, emotional wellbeing, and path toward healing. 💜

❤️‍🩹We support ALL survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.
📲Call us 24/7 at 209-533-3401.
📍We are open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 178 Fairview Lane, Sonora.

Healing after sexual assault can involve so many immediate needs, some practical, some deeply personal. Through the Sexu...
05/11/2026

Healing after sexual assault can involve so many immediate needs, some practical, some deeply personal. Through the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), CNVC helps ensure survivors have access to essentials like clean clothing, toiletries, and hygiene items in the aftermath of assault — small comforts that can help restore dignity, choice, and care during an incredibly difficult moment.

We’re excited to share that we’ve launched an Amazon Wish List so our community can help stock these vital SART kits. 💜

If you’ve been looking for a tangible way to support survivors in our community, this is one meaningful way to help. Every item makes a difference.

🔗 Shop the wish list here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/PMZXCB2IK024?ref_=wl_share

Please share to help us spread the word.

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178 Fairview Lane
Sonora, CA
95370

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Monday 8:30am - 12:30pm
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Tuesday 8:30am - 12:30pm
1pm - 5pm
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