CATS Program
Annual Victory for Victims River Run/Walk
Cool CATS 8K River Run 5K River Walk/Run Kids Fun Run
Sunday, April 11, 8:30 a.m.
Lake Balboa Park, Encino
Join us for the 8th Annual CATS Walk/Run to benefit sexual assault victims.
Steve Cooley, L.A. County DA, will be honored with the Medal of Justice Award.
To become a sponsor, volunteer or participant, click here or call 818-785-3489.
The Center for Assault Treatment Services (CATS), founded in 1997, is the only 24-hour, seven days a week program for victims of physical and sexual abuse of all ages in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys of Los Angeles County, California. The center recently changed it's name from Children's Assault Treatment Services to better reflect the service provided to the community.
This very special and sensitive program has three service components to streamline, protect and support victims of sexual abuse:
- Medical evidentiary examinations and forensic interviews provided in a supportive environment by specially trained Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners
- Case managed counseling and referrals
- Outreach and training
CATS work with law enforcement, child protective services, and the District Attorney's office to assist with the collection of evidence, proper reporting of abuse and follow-up investigation. CATS also collaborate with the local rape crisis center to provide advocates and post abuse treatment for victims; and with local community-based organizations to provide training and education for mandated child abuse reporters and the general public.
Visit the CATS website for additional information, education and training materials, and more resources.
