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The CCRT is a collaboration with on-campus and off-campus entities. It is Fresno State's commitment to working with community partners to elevate awareness of violence and develop a prevention and intervention program for the university. University Police officers and other campus partners are trained to respond effectively to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking cases. In addition, they are trained to work with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gendered students, staff and/or faculty at Fresno State.
Campus Partners
Associated Students - Website
Central Valley Cultural Heritage Institute
Francine Oputa, Director
Criminology Department - Website
Dr. Bernadette Muscat, Victimology Coordinator
Dr. Steven Walker, Department Chair
Division of Student Affairs - Website
Dr. Carolyn Coon, Executive Director
Dr. Joyce Ester, Judicial Officer
Health and Psychological Services - Website
Dr. Gina Gechter, Services Coordinator
Josie Rangel, LCSW
Rebecca Fernandez, PsyD
Rebecca Russler, RN, MSN, FNP
Health Science Department - Website
Dr. Gregory Thatcher, Faculty
Social Work Department - Website
Dr. Mitzi Lowe, Field Education Coordinator
Dr. Jane Middleton, Department Chair
Student Activities & Leadership Development - Website
Eddie Dominguez , Leadership Development & Activities Staff
University Courtyard - Website
Erin Boele, Director
Michele Davis, Judicial Coordinator
Emily Ash, Resident Director
University Police - Website
David Huerta, Chief
Jen Curwick, Sergeant
Ruben Madrigal, Detective
Amy Armstrong, Public Information Officer
Violence Prevention Project - Website
Staff and Interns
Women's Alliance - Website
Women's Resource Center - Website
Jennifer Whyte, WRC Coordinator
Women's Studies - Website
Dr. Loretta Kensinger, Department Chair
Kathryn Forbes, Faculty
Community Partners
Clovis Police Department - Website
Jim Zulim, Chief
Joe Alvarado, Detective
Jeana Parenti, DV Team
George Cartwright, DV Team
Fresno County Probation Department Crime Victim Assistance - Website
Leslie Knobel, Program Manager
Faye Parra, Victim Advocate (Liaison)
Betty Frye, Victim Advocate (Domestic Violence)
Tamara Taylor, (Victim Advocate Sexual Assault)
Fresno Police Department - Website
Jerry Dyer, Chief
Dan Gross, LT (FJ Bureau)
Mark Clark, SGT (DV Unit)
Nina Jacobs, SGT (Sex Crimes)
Marjaree Mason Center - Website
Pam Kallsen, Executive Director
Ronna Bright, Director of Community Relations
Rape Counseling Service - Website
Shirley Sanchez, Executive Director
Priscilla Meza, Associate Director
Julia Ramirez
Maria Jacinto