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OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION

OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION


Contact Us

Office of Violence Prevention 1000 S. Fremont Ave. Unit 61,
Alhambra, CA 91803

Phone: 626.293.2610
Email: ovp@ph.lacounty.gov

For data requests, please email: ovpdata@ph.lacounty.gov

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Centering the Voices of Survivors

Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways we connect, share experiences and learn from one another. Storytelling has the unique power to inspire change and action in ways that statistics and data alone cannot.

The Office of Violence Prevention was honored to partner with the Department of Arts and Culture, the LA County Anti-Racism Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, and many agencies and community members to support the opportunity to center survivor voice. By sharing their stories, survivors helped us to better understand the impact of violence across the lifespan and where systems, practices and policies have supported survivors, where they have fallen short, and where opportunities for earlier intervention were missed. These stories confirm that violence is preventable and highlight how we can improve access to services earlier.

“It only takes one person to make a difference. One stranger’s smile can mean the difference between life and death for someone facing suicidal thoughts. One bystander can notice when someone is struggling and show them that they are seen. One person’s words may be the reason someone chooses to turn their entire life around.

May these stories remind us that each of us has a role to play in preventing violence and that even the smallest act of kindness can make a difference in someone’s life.” -Mia Livas Porter

Content Warning: The stories below mention violence in multiple forms. We acknowledge the personal and vicarious trauma that may be experienced in hearing and discussing the information being shared. We encourage all readers to trust their instincts and take breaks as needed. If you need support or are struggling, please call or text 9-8-8 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

card — violence, hope and healing

in Los Angeles County: Book 2

Portrait of Aquil

Dr. Aquil Basheer

Dr. Aquil Basheer

Los Angeles County

Portrait of Arvis

Dr. Arvis Jones

Dr. Arvis Jones

Compton

Portrait of Ashley

Ashley Castillo Hernandez

Ashley Castillo Hernandez

Inglewood

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Bertha Meraz

Bertha Meraz

Hawaiian Gardens

Bridgett Montoya

Bridgett Montoya

Pacoima

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Catherine Clark Perkins

Catherine Clark Perkins

Los Angeles County

Portrait of Cathy

Cathy Familiathe

Cathy Familiathe

Los Angeles County

Portrait of Cindy

Cindy Montoya

Cindy Montoya

Sierra Madre

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Hans Johnson

Hans Johnson

Alhambra

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Henry Lo

Henry Lo

Monterey Park

Portrait of Jacqueline

Jacqueline Venters

Jacqueline Venters

Compton

Portrait of John

John Yi

John Yi

Koreatown, Los Angeles

Portrait of John

John Kadish

John Kadish

Agoura Hills

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Juan Garibay

Juan Garibay

Los Angeles County

Portrait of Judith

Judith Jones

Judith Jones

Lancaster

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Julie Butcher

Julie Butcher

La Crescenta

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Kelie Jennard Sturgis

Kelie Jennard Sturgis

Los Angeles County

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Koreen Cea-Heier

Koreen Cea-Heier

Pasadena

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LaTasha Cameron

LaTasha Cameron

Los Angeles County

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Mallery Jenna Robinson

Mallery Jenna Robinson

Los Angeles County

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Manuel & Concha Sanchez

Manuel & Concha Sanchez

Los Angeles County

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Martina A.

Martina A.

Lancaster

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Maryann Kaczmarski

Maryann Kaczmarski

Glassel Park

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Maryn Masumiya & Shawn S.

Maryn Masumiya & Shawn S.

Culver City

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Mike Gatto

Mike Gatto

Palos Verdes

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Pat Medelez

Pat Medelez

Hawaiian Gardens

Portrait of Patricia

Patricia Hernández

Patricia Hernández

Los Angeles County

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Roberta-Birdy

Roberta-Birdy

Los Angeles County

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Serafin Serrano

Serafin Serrano

Long Beach

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Shanise & Anonymous

Shanise & Anonymous

Los Angeles County

Portrait of Stephanie

Stephanie Sepeda

Stephanie Sepeda

Alhambra

Portrait of Steven

Steven Montes

Steven Montes

Pomona

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Estacia & Teresa McGlothlin

Estacia & Teresa McGlothlin

Glendale

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Tracee Porter

Tracee Porter

Los Angeles County

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Upumoni Ama

Upumoni Ama

East Rancho Dominguez

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Yessenia Alvarez

Yessenia Alvarez

Lancaster

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Yvonne Trice

Yvonne Trice

Los Angeles County

Anonymous

Anonymous

Boyle Heights

Anonymous

Anonymous

Venice

card — violence, hope and healing

in Los Angeles County: Book 1

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GS

GS

Lomita, CA

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Cynthia Gary

Cynthia Gary

Los Angeles, CA

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Tiffany Duevernay-Smith

Tiffany Duevernay-Smith

Los Angeles, CA

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Karen Cortes

Karen Cortes

Long Beach, CA

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Angelica Sanchez

Angelica Sanchez

Los Angeles, CA

Portrait of Patricia Wright

Patricia Wright

Patricia Wright

South Los Angeles, CA

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Ms. Holmes

Ms. Holmes

Los Angeles, CA

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Kimi Lent

Kimi Lent

Long Beach, CA

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Gilbert Johnson

Gilbert Johnson

Los Angeles, CA

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Bishop Ross

Bishop Ross

Los Angeles, CA

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Los Angeles, CA

Image of Tree for Anonymous Storyteller

Anonymous

Anonymous

Los Angeles, CA

Image of Tree for Anonymous Storyteller

Anonymous

Anonymous

South Los Angeles, CA

Image of Tree for Anonymous Storyteller

Anonymous

Anonymous

Los Angeles, CA

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