This month we are observing Domestic Violence Awareness, Bullying Prevention, Breast Cancer Awareness, Book Month and 10/3-10/7 Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). escape Velocity mission To create space, opportunity and programming to empower and assist the underserved communities of Sacramento to defy gravity with an emphasis on it’s youth because they are our future. We…Continue reading F.A.M.I.L.Y Connections Newsletter Week of 10/4/22
Healthy Black Families Collaborative Community Convening
Join Us October 8th The Healthy Black Families Collaborative is working with the community to address Domestic Violence by supporting survivors and their families and developing community driven strategies to prevent domestic violence. Partners in the Collaborative include Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center, South Sacramento Christian Center, Sacramento Children’s Village Program, Escape Velocity, She…Continue reading Healthy Black Families Collaborative Community Convening
Book Club, Events and More: Week of 5/23/21
We hope everyone is enjoying this fabulous Sunday. Remember to take time for self-care. mental health awareness Wellness Tip May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Bike Month. Connect with family or a friend and find an activity that will help you relieve stress and have fun. It’s important to your health to find time…Continue reading Book Club, Events and More: Week of 5/23/21
Escape Velocity: Books, Events and More (BEAM) – Week of Feb 14, 2022
BookS, Events and more (BEAM) – February 14, 2022 We hope you enjoyed a restorative weekend and are doing your best to take care of yourself during this month of love and black culture. Below are a few community events and resources for the week of 2/14/2022. Around the Way Girls Book Club Wednesday, 2/16/22…Continue reading Escape Velocity: Books, Events and More (BEAM) – Week of Feb 14, 2022
Escape Velocity Community News 12/20/21
Greetings and Happy Monday! We hope you are taking care of yourself and enjoying family and friends this holiday season. Mental Health is essential. Below are a few community events, jobs, and resources for the week of 12/20/2021. Thank you to everyone that donated to the Children’s Literacy Book Drive. The youth will love the…Continue reading Escape Velocity Community News 12/20/21
How Does Bullying Affect Mental Health?
Bullying may have a reputation as a schoolyard problem, but its mental health effects go far beyond the schoolyard. Bullied children face an increased risk of social and emotional problems in the short and long term, even into adulthood. Children who have experienced bullying are more likely to develop an anxiety disorder or suffer from…Continue reading How Does Bullying Affect Mental Health?
When Everyone Acts Violence Ends #DVAM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence does not discriminate against age, gender, sexual orientation, or economic status. Our community partner, WEAVE, is dedicated to the belief that When Everyone Acts Violence Ends. By promoting a culture of respect and nonviolence with children and youth at an early age, it’s Escape Velocity’s mission to…Continue reading When Everyone Acts Violence Ends #DVAM
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence awareness Month Our community partner, WEAVE, knows that children raised in homes with domestic violence experience the same trauma as the abused parent, but they may lack the capacity to process the abuse. Without recognition and intervention, children who live with daily exposure to domestic violence will endure lifelong barriers to…Continue reading Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Friday Facts: Youth and Dating
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Youth and Dating 
47% of 11 to 14 year olds say they have been or are in a dating relationship. 72% of tweens and teens say they started dating by age 14. Tween dating is not as innocent as we want to believe yet only 7% of parents believe…Continue reading Friday Facts: Youth and Dating