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Northern California Anti-Trafficking Coalition (NCAT); Redding. With a goal
to holistically address the issue of human trafficking in our county and provide re- sources to those victimized by commercial sexual exploitation. We run a number of working projects, two of which include ac- tively seeking out beds for foster youth as a means of prevention, as well as providing victim services for survivors in our commu- nity (victim advocacy and support group). Our key focus areas include awareness, prevention, intervention and restoration. ncatcoalition.com. 24-hour hotline (800) 895-8476. Non-emergency line, operating hours 12-5pm Mon-Thurs.
One SAFE Place; Redding. Provides com- prehensive services to victims of domes- tic, sexual, child and elder abuse. Offers accessible, coordinated and culturally sensitive services to ensure safety, healing and self-sufficiency. Client services center, 24-hour crisis hotline. ospshasta.org. 2250 Benton Dr. (530) 244-0117.
Youth Options Shasta; Redding. Provides services to help prevent youth violence and promote a safe and healthy communi- ty. A variety of programs for youth include Youth/Peer Court, Shasta Youth Leadership Camp, mentoring, smoking cessation
and Triple P (Positive Parenting Program). youthoptionsshasta.org. 1700 Pine St., Ste. 250. (530) 244-7194.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Siskiyou County Child & Elder Abuse Hotline; (530) 842-7009. During regular business hours, 9am-5pm. (530) 841-4200.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Empower Tehama; Red Bluff. Serving Tehama County. Provides a comprehensive range of services for victims/survivors of domestic violence/sexual assault & their children. Services include counseling and legal assistance, survivor education, sup- port group and emergency shelter. Walk-in crisis services Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. em- powertehama.org. Business Center, 1805 Walnut St. 24-hour hotline (530) 528-0226 & (800) 324-6473.
Tehama County Child Abuse Hotline; Available from 8am to 5pm. (800) 323-7711 or (530) 527-1911.
FIRE SAFETY
American Red Cross; Offers valuable fire safety & prevention information and tips
to help your family prepare for, respond
to and recover from a home fire. Includes
a worksheet to help your family create a personalized fire escape plan. redcross.org/ get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergen- cies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html.
Butte County Fire Safe Council; Paradise. Offers free fire-safe home evaluations,
an educational outreach program for 6th graders, a chipper program, PDFs of area evacuation plans, an online library of re- sources, printables, information and more. buttefiresafe.net. 5619 Black Olive Drive. (530) 877-0984.
Shasta County Fire Safe Council; Offers fire safety tips on fuel reduction, erosion control and regional information. western-
SAFETY
shastarcd.org. info@westernshastarcd.org. (530) 365-7332.
Tehama County Fire Safe Council; Resource Conservation District of Tehama County offers Fire Safe Council, roadside fuel breaks & defensible space work around homes for the elderly, disabled
& economically disadvantaged people. tehamacountyrcd.org. (530) 727-1280. Product Recalls & Awareness Websites
Fire Prevention & Safety Checklist; This printable list from the American Red Cross is a good place to start. “Ready for Wildfire” offers simple steps you can take to increase the chances of your home surviving a wildfire. Includes a printable Family Action Plan form to fill out and review with your family. tinyurl.com/RedCrossFireChecklist. readyforwildfire.org.
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (For- merly Breast Cancer Fund); In response to the public health crisis of breast cancer, the Breast Cancer Fund identifies & advocates for elimination of environmental and other preventable causes of the disease. bcpp.org. Campaign for Safe Cosmetics; A coalition of more than 100 nonprofit organizations working to protect the health of consum- ers and workers by eliminating dangerous and toxic chemicals from cosmetics and personal care products. safecosmetics.org. Child Safety; Find information about baby proofing your home, food safety basics,
toy safety, car and street safety, being safe during sports and recreation, proper use of bikes, skateboards and scooters, being safe around the water and knowing about firearms hazards. consumernotice.org/ products/child-safety/.
Consumer Affairs; Find the latest news regarding toxic toys and infant/child fur- niture, along with recall information. Look for the Toys & Children’s Products page. consumeraffairs.com.
Consumer Safety; A comprehensive resource offering safety guides for infants, families & all ages. Consumer Safety strives to make information about recalls & safety-related news about drugs, medical devices, food and consumer products ac- cessible to everyone in a transparent, easily understandable way. consumersafety.org. (855) 976-9563.
Environmental Working Group (EWG); EWG is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organiza- tion dedicated to protecting public health & the environment. Contains guides to cosmetics and sunscreen safety ratings, food safety and much more. enviroblog. org & ewg.org.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commis- sion; Offers comprehensive product safety & recall information. Report an unsafe product. Includes sections dedicated to toys and children’s products. cpsc.gov.
WATER SAFETY
BUTTE COUNTY
Valley Oak Children’s Services; Chico. Swim vests available seasonally in chil- dren’s sizes. valleyoakchildren.org. 3120 Cohasset Rd. Suite 6. (530) 895-3572.
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