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Survivor resources hub reports bilingual outreach gains, low safe‑space use and calls for a local call line
Summary
The Isla Vista survivor resources hub reported growth in workshops, strong Spanish‑language engagement and raised a persistent gap: underuse of an upstairs 'safe space' and short staffing at regional call centers; staff proposed exploring a local, bilingual call‑center concierge or part‑time role to help survivors access services.
Maya, who presented the hub’s first annual report to the Ivy Community Services District board on May 1, described a mixed first year: strong attendance at bilingual educational workshops, good results from outreach tools like culturally tailored goodie bags, and a successful fundraiser that raised roughly $3,600 for partners. At the same time, the hub logged minimal use of a paid 'survivor safe space' in the community — about four recorded checkouts in a year — and flagged short staffing at regional call centers as a…
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