Bonnie Prehoda receives the annual Domestic Violence Prevention Collaboration award on Oct. 2 at Citrus Heights City Hall. Sacramento County's Senior and Adult Services Division staff members from left are Deputy Director Melissa Jacobs, Human Services social worker and supervisor Christina Boakye-Donkor, Family Services supervisor Kelley Nyberg, Adult Protective Services’ Bonnie Prehoda, Adult Protective Services’ Kelley Nyberg and Human Services program managers Brian Pyne and Martha Haas. Photo courtesy of Sacramento County

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Sacramento County’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services is recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Department of Child, Family and Adult Services supports both survivors and families through programs and partnerships that protect children, older adults and dependent adults.

Through partnerships with community organizations, law enforcement and service providers, the county’s Department of Child, Family and Adult Services ensures that survivors have access to safety, resources and compassionate support.

This year, Sacramento County is proud to recognize one of its own staff members for their work with domestic violence survivors. Adult Protective Services social worker Bonnie Prehoda was selected by the Domestic Violence Prevention Collaboration to receive its annual Domestic Violence Prevention Collaboration Award.

The Domestic Violence Prevention Collaboration, a coalition of law enforcement representatives, government agencies and nonprofit organizations that has served the community since 2003, works to prevent domestic violence through advocacy, education, intervention and coordinated response.

Each year during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Prevention Collaboration honors individuals who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to survivors and the fight to end family violence. Prehoda was formally honored on Oct. 2 at Citrus Heights City Hall.

Prehoda is just one of many employees working for Sacramento County who raise awareness and support community members impacted by domestic violence. We can all do our part to help domestic violence survivors and those who might currently be experiencing domestic violence. Sacramento County encourages all residents to learn more about available resources, speak out against family violence and support survivors in their journey to healing and safety.

To report child abuse in Sacramento County, call the 24-Hour Child Abuse Hotline at 916-875-5437 (875-KIDS).

To report elder or dependent adult abuse in Sacramento County, call Adult Protective Services at 916)-874-9377. For emergencies, dial 911.

This October and every month, Sacramento County stands with survivors, honors the advocates who work tirelessly to support them and reaffirms its commitment to ending the cycle of family violence.