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The Violence Intervention Program is a non-profit, hospital-based program located in East Los Angeles at the LAC+USC Medical Center whose mission is to protect and treat all victims of violence. As the first Family Advocacy Center in the United States, VIP is a multi-disciplinary public-private partnership that offers medical, mental health, forensic, and support services to victims of interpersonal violence as well as organizing community and school-based violence prevention and early intervention programs.

"Before I felt like a single mom with four kids. Now I feel like part of a family." - client who found more than she expected in a VIP caregiver support group. Read more of her story..

Programs and Services

VIP offers a very comprehensive and successful group therapy program through the VIP Community Mental Health Center. It is just one of the many innovative interventions available for clients.

Learn more about VIP's mental health programs and eligibility requirements.

What's New?

Please join us on Wednesday, April 21 at The Colony Theater in Burbank for a special staged reading of the critically-acclaimed play, “Heart Desires”, featuring legendary actor and activist Ed Asner. This once in a lifetime event will be a benefit for the Los Angeles County Elder Abuse Center (LACEAFC) and the groundbreaking work it does on behalf of elders and depedent adults around the Southern California area.

Tickets are on sale now! Showtime is 7 pm. with a reception to follow. General Admission seating is $25. To purchase tickets, call VIP at (323) 226-2097, or email Erica Blodgett at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Hot off the Presses! The members of the Santana House Youth Action Center have designed and written their first ever cookbook filled with simple, healthy, traditional and delightful recipes that they learned to master in their monthly cooking classes. To order your copy for only $10 call the Santana House Youth Action Center at 323.221.4134, ext. 170 or email Carol Zou at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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VIP recently partnered with the American Medical Women's Association at the USC Keck School of Medicine to make a powerful statement on domestic violence and it's impact on the life of a child.

See the artwork from the 2009 Clothesline Project.

Make a Difference in the Life of a Child

Mentoring or tutoring a child can be an amazing experience for the child and the adult. VIP has special programs to offer volunteer mentors and tutors to children who have experienced trauma and need positive role models.

Explore the ways you can be a VIP Volunteer!

Outreach and Prevention in the Community

The Santana House Youth Action Center offers young people a safe, creative and vibrant place to build a successful future.

Check out the new blog that the teens are helping to build: www.SantanaHouse.org!

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