Peace Over Violence

UPDATE: New start date and registration deadline extended.
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This 8-week supportive and therapeutic group experience is designed to encourage emotional expression, healing, self-reflection, and personal growth. Through guided prompts, creativity, and shared connection, participants are encouraged to explore emotions, healing, personal growth, and self-understanding in a safe and judgment-free environment. No writing experience is needed — just a willingness to explore and express yourself at your own pace. This group invites you to write, release, and rediscover your voice.

WHEN
Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 7:00pm via Zoom
8 weeks from July 1 to August 18

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Please RSVP by June 24 to [email protected]

Sessions are free of charge to all L.A. County residents. Open to existing clients or clients who have completed the intake process prior to the group start date. For questions or client intake, please email [email protected] or [email protected].

MALE SURVIVOR GROUP
Starting June 24

This support group offers a dedicated space for men navigating the effects of domestic and sexual abuse. The group is built on safety, empowerment, and cultural humility. Group members will understand how trauma shapes their relationships and beliefs. The core goals of the group are to help male survivors rebuild a sense of connection with themselves and others and learn to regulate physiological responses to trauma.

Sessions are free of charge to all L.A. County residents. Open to existing POV clients or clients who have completed the intake process prior to the group start date. For questions or client intake, please submit the form below or contact Andrew Johnson at [email protected] or Tara Seewack at [email protected].

WHEN
Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 7:00pm via Zoom�10 weeks from June 24 to August 26

REGISTRATION DEADLINE�Only 15 spots are available. Please RSVP by June 22.

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Patti,

Congratulations on 45 years of service in the domestic and sexual violence movement and at Peace Over Violence!

For more than four decades, you have contributed to advancing awareness, prevention, and response efforts addressing domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence. Through your leadership in the field, you have supported the development and growth of programs focused on survivor support, prevention education, and community engagement, strengthening partnerships and expanding engagement with funders and stakeholders.

As one of the original members and a long-time self-defense instructor (and black belt in karate), you have also brought a strong focus on empowerment and personal safety as an important part of prevention work. Thank you for that!

You have helped elevate the organization’s visibility and credibility, including through campaigns such as Denim Day, which continues to challenge victim-blaming and expand public understanding of sexual violence around the world.

Your decades of work have helped shift and strengthen the DV and SA movement in meaningful ways, expanding conversations, deepening community engagement, and increasing awareness and support for survivors.

Thank you for your vision and your longstanding commitment to this work. Your 45 years of dedication have helped shape and strengthen this movement and Peace Over Violence in lasting ways.

—
Yvette Lozano (She/Her)
Deputy Executive Director
Peace Over Violence

This support group offers a dedicated space for men navigating the effects of domestic and sexual abuse. The group is built on safety, empowerment, and cultural humility. Group members will understand how trauma shapes their relationships and beliefs. The core goals of the group are to help male survivors rebuild a sense of connection with themselves and others and learn to regulate physiological responses to trauma.

Weekly on Wednesdays, starting June 24 - August 26
10-weeks via Zoom, 5:30 - 7:00pm
RSVP by June 22 at bit.ly/MG624

Sessions are free of charge to all L.A. County residents. Open to existing clients or clients who have completed the intake process prior to the group start date.

For questions or client intake, please contact Andrew Johnson at [email protected] or Tara Seewack at [email protected].

We're hiring!

Join the team at Peace Over Violence and help create safer communities through prevention, advocacy, and healing. Explore our current openings and learn more about making a difference with us.

peaceoverviolence.org/employment

This 8-week supportive and therapeutic group experience is designed to encourage emotional expression, healing, self-reflection, and personal growth. Through guided prompts, creativity, and shared connection, participants are encouraged to explore emotions, healing, personal growth, and self-understanding in a safe and judgment-free environment. No writing experience is needed — just a willingness to explore and express yourself at your own pace. This group invites you to write, release, and rediscover your voice.

Registration Deadline
June 10, 2026

Two weeks later and we’re still feeling the impact of Denim Day 2026 💙

This year marked one of the largest Denim Day campaigns to date, with millions of people participating across Los Angeles, the country, and around the world. From rallies and classrooms to campuses, workplaces, community events, and social media, hundreds of cities, colleges, organizations, and community groups came together to support survivors, challenge victim blaming, and use their voices for change.

Thank you to every survivor, advocate, educator, student, artist, volunteer, partner, and community member who showed up and helped turn awareness into action.

From our kickoff event and LA City Hall Solidarity Rally to global participation, national media coverage, social campaigns, survivor stories, art, music, education, and advocacy — Denim Day 2026 was a powerful reminder that this movement continues to grow.

Visit the Denim Day website for the full 2026 recap, highlights, photos, and more. Link in bio.