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If you are in immediate danger, call 911
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The role of Live Violence Free is to help survivors of abuse achieve their hopes and goals for a future free of violence. We believe in a survivor-driven model of empowerment. From our leaders to our staff, volunteers, and donors, we come together every day to make this a reality.

For over 40 years, Live Violence Free has been the sole provider of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse services in South Lake Tahoe and Alpine County.

Inspired by our clients, Live Violence Free leadership empowers our community to create a future free from violence. Learn more about this diverse group of community members.

We love sharing with you and love it even more when you share our news with your friends. 

You make a positive impact on the lives of community members and we are honored to give you the recognition you deserve. Check out our year in review.

Live Violence Free is here for emergency support, community education, and survivor advocacy. Get our location and contact information for our South Lake Tahoe and Alpine County offices.

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For over 40 years, Live Violence Free has been the sole provider of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse services in South Lake Tahoe and Alpine County.

Inspired by our clients, Live Violence Free leadership empowers our community to create a future free from violence. Learn more about this diverse group of community members.

We love sharing with you and love it even more when you share our news with your friends. 

You make a positive impact on the lives of community members and we are honored to give you the recognition you deserve. Check out our year in review.

Live Violence Free is here for emergency support, community education, and survivor advocacy. Get our location and contact information for our South Lake Tahoe and Alpine County offices.

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IN THEIR WORDS

Ben's Story

“The local shelter has kept in contact with Live Violence Free and happily disclosed that the family is prospering and assimilating well into their new environment. Ben and Anna have returned to a loving, playful relationship, and Ben has restored his identity knowing that Jim will never be able to violate him again.

Ben's Story

Child Sexual Abuse

As I said goodbye and thanked Jim for watching the kids again, I could see my son’s eyes fill with fear as Jim walked over to give him and Anna a hug goodbye. It struck me as unusual behavior, but perhaps Ben was just tired. That was my initial reaction until a pattern began to emerge. 

When I returned home from my second job, I noticed that Ben would consistently become quiet and reserved after Jim’s visit. He wouldn’t express emotion, make eye contact, engage with his toys, or casually play with his sister. After several attempts to talk to Ben, he finally confessed that Jim would insist on reading him stories in the back bedroom, and regularly told Anna it was necessary to improve Ben’s reading skills. Jim would sexually abuse Ben in this routine fashion, and threatened to violently hurt Ben and Anna if he ever spoke out to me. Ben would leave the bedroom frightened and distressed. But that was just the beginning of the nightmare. 

Jim was a very well-known figure in the community, which left me feeling powerless and fearful of retaliation if I spoke out. Feeling helpless and desperate, I reached out to Live Violence Free who immediately helped our family move into an emergency shelter and begin individual counseling. Jim continued to pursue contact with us, relentlessly searching for us. In an effort to keep the family safe, Live Violence Free continued to offer support by relocating the family to another state where they were provided shelter, clothing, and additional counseling. 

Live Violence Free initiated contact with the local shelter and ensured that the family would receive continued support and resources as they settled into their new home. Although the transition was abrupt, the family persevered. They were able to continue their counseling through Live Violence Free until they found a new counselor that provided the family proper healing and peace of mind. The local shelter has kept in contact with Live Violence Free and happily disclosed that the family is prospering and assimilating well into their new environment. 

Ben and Anna have returned to a loving, playful relationship, and Ben has restored his identity knowing that Jim will never be able to violate him again. 

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