Support Black women and girls to lead and co-design services

Community buy-in and collaboration are essential for intimate partner violence intervention. Black women and girls rely on one another for support and guidance.

Joint efforts and trust enhances the power of these programs.

  • Center Black women and girls’ voices 

  • Amplify leadership of Black women and girls

  • Listen to communities about their needs 

  • Form partnerships and collaborate with neighboring systems

  • Recruit community messengers

  • Tailor outreach and information

  • Build ties with influential community partners

  • Door to door outreach 

In Contra Costa County, the RCF Connects Equity for Black Women and Girls initiative is leading the way with Sister Circles. Sister Circles create an inclusive, energized space for Black women and girl’s bodies and voices to be present in deep listening, mutual respect, and acceptance.​ 

Learn more here: https://rcfconnects.org/initiative/equity-for-black-women-and-girls/ or by emailing info@richmondcf.org.