SAFETY ALERT: Computer use is traceable and Internet activities can never be fully erased from your hard drive. If you think your computer use might be monitored please find a safer place to surf the web, like at a friend's house or the public library. Or call the 24 hour domestic violence hotline at (707) 255-NEWS (6397) if you are in Napa County or (800) 799-7233 if you are outside of Napa County. If you are viewing our site and need to get away quickly to an unrelated site, click the red ESCAPE button in the upper right corner and you will be redirected. Please test this feature on your computer RIGHT NOW to ensure you are comfortable using it.

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ALERTA DE SEGURIDAD: El uso de una computadora puede ser identificado y actividades en la internet nunca pueden ser totalmente eliminadas del disco duro. Si piensas que tu uso de computadora posiblemente esta siendo monitoriado favor de encontrar un  lugar seguro donde puedas navegar la red social, por ejemplo la casa de una amistad confiable o la biblioteca publica. O llama a nuestra  linea de Violencia Domestica disponible las 24 horas al 707-255-NEWS (6397) si te encuentras en el Valle de Napa, o a este (800) 799-7233 si te encuentras fuera del Condado de Napa. Si estas visitando nuestra pagina y necesitas salirte rapidamente a una pagina no relacionada, oprime el boton rojo de ESCAPE arriba en la esquina de la mano derecha y seras desviado/a. Favor de probar este función en su computadara AHORA MISMO para asegurarse que se sienta comodo/a usando esta función.

Los servicios de NEWS están disponibles para todos, independientemente del estatus migratorio.

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NEWS is here to help!

NEWS is committed to supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse, especially during this time of unprecedented transitions and health concerns. Out of deep respect for our employees and their families, for the time being, we will be pausing the ability to take walk-ins at our administrative office, and will be serving clients by appointment only. In no way will our commitment to providing safety, hope, healing and empowerment for survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse be minimized.

The NEWS Emergency Shelter programs remain operational 24-hours a day, and we continue to provide safe housing, emergency counseling, and emergency needs to victims escaping violence.

If you, or anyone you know, needs to access NEWS services at any time, please have them call our 24-hour help line (707) 255-6397 for immediate assistance. Also, you may continue on to our website or email us.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration,


Tracy Lamb
Executive Director


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Los servicios de NEWS están disponibles para todos, independientemente del estatus migratorio

¡NEWS está aquí para ayudar!

NEWS se compromete a apoyar a las víctimas de violencia doméstica y abuso sexual, especialmente durante este tiempo de transiciones sin precedentes y preocupaciones de salud. Por un profundo respeto por nuestros empleados y sus familias, por el momento, suspenderemos la capacidad de recibir visitas sin cita previa en nuestra oficina administrativa y atenderemos a los clientes solo con cita previa. De ninguna manera se minimizará nuestro compromiso de brindar seguridad, esperanza, sanación y empoderamiento a las sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica y abuso sexual.

Los programas de Refugio de Emergencia de NEWS permanecen operativos las 24 horas del día, y continuamos brindando vivienda segura, consejería de emergencia y necesidades de emergencia a las víctimas que escapan de la violencia.

Si usted, o alguien que conoce, necesita acceder a los servicios de NEWS en cualquier momento, pídales que llamen a nuestra línea de ayuda las 24 horas (707) 255-6397 para obtener asistencia inmediata. Además, puede continuar en nuestro sitio web o enviarnos un correo electrónico.

Gracias por su comprensión y consideración.


Tracy Lamb, directora ejecutiva de NEWS

707-255-NEWS (6397)

24 HOUR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ABUSE HELP LINE
LINEA DE AYUDA LAS 24 HORAS PARA VIOLENCIA DOMESTICA Y ABUSO SEXUAL

1-800-799-7233

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FUERA DEL CONDADO DE NAPA

Virginia Norton, First Director at NEWS, Dies

Virginia Norton

1938-2014

Virginia Estelle Norton was born in Meagher County, Montana, on July 14, 1938, to Alma Rankin and John E. Norton. She passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2014. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Robert Starr Northrop III. She is survived by her sons, Vince Stark and Frank Tibbens (his wife, Leah Tibbens); her step sons, Steve Wahl, Rick Protz (his wife, Glady Protz), Andy Protz and Rob Northrop (his wife, Laura Jane Northrop); her four grandchildren (Annie, Jane, Sloane and Frankie); and three great-grandchildren (Percy, Spencer and Rosie).

Virginia was an activist, and worked with tireless energy to improve the lives of women, children and families both in Napa and beyond. In the 1970s, she helped to lead Napa Freeze, a local peace group focusing on eliminating nuclear weapons and military proliferation. She was active in the valley’s feminist women’s community, supporting women candidates and various local and national social justice issues.

Virginia attended the Third International Women’s Year Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1985. She worked with autistic children at Napa State Hospital, taught and trained teachers for Head Start, and taught assertive communication classes at Napa Valley College.

In 1981, Virginia was hired as the first director of Napa Emergency Women’s Services. Working with their board of directors and the community, she grew that agency toward the success that it is now. Later, she worked through NCCEO and Napa County Human Services to assist single mothers in increasing their self-sufficiency and gaining sustainable employment.

Virginia’s commitment to serving her community was accomplished with tireless energy, grace and joy. She loved life, family, friends, her community and social justice. She contributed a lasting legacy in each of those areas. She will be remembered and missed.

The family would like to say a special "thank you" to the dedicated and caring staff at The Meadows in Napa, Primrose in Santa Rosa and The Oaks in Petaluma for the many years of support and exemplary care that they gave to Virginia. We could not have done it without you, and we will forever be grateful for your caring ways, and for the support that you offered us.

No funeral services, but a celebration of Virginia’s life will be held in early spring.

(Reprinted from The Napa Valley Register)