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Culture, Heritage, and the Path to Healing: How Our Backgrounds Shape the Way We Heal
Think for a moment about the unwritten rules you grew up with. Maybe it was the idea that "family business stays in the house." Maybe it was the expectation that you respect your elders no matter what...
Volunteering at PREVAIL: How Stockton's 50-Year Safe Haven Trains and Activates Community Members
If you've ever thought about volunteering somewhere and stalled out at "but what would I actually be doing?", you're not alone. PREVAIL runs two main volunteer tracks, direct service and indirect serv...
Creating Safe Spaces: A Community Responsibility
When we think about safety, we often think of it as a personal boundary or an individual journey. But at PREVAIL, our fifty-year history of serving San Joaquin County has taught us a deeper truth: tru...
The Courage to be Authentic: Universal Paths to Healing
The journey toward healing and wellness is not a one-size-fits-all experience. It is a deeply personal path shaped by our unique identities, the safety we find in our communities, and the courage it t...
Healing in Harmony: Why the "Advocacy Bridge" is the Secret to Lasting Wellness
When we think of a survivor’s journey, we often picture the dramatic moment of escape—the phone call made in a quiet room or the first night spent in the safety of a shelter. While these m...
Christmas in July: A Day of Joy, Generosity, and Game-Changing Support for Survivors
Are you ready to hit one out of the park? PREVAIL’s Christmas in July Home Run Derby is back for its third year on Friday, July 17th from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Banner Island Ballpark in Sto...
Teal, Blue, and the Power of Truth: Protecting Our Future
This April, as the spring air settles over San Joaquin County, you might notice a deliberate shift in the colors surrounding us. From the teal ribbons representing Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM...
25 Years Stronger: Standing Together to End Sexual Violence
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This year marks a significant milestone as we recognize 25 years of national awareness efforts under the theme:...