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Dr Astrid Heger on the Today Show
How couples can spot warning signs of domestic abuse In the United States, an average of 20 people experience domestic violence every minute. NBC’s Maria Shriver speaks to Dr. Astrid Heger, who runs a violence intervention program in Los Angeles, and abuse survivor Roxanne Figueroa about how the cycle of abuse begins and what we […]
VIP Volunteer Spotlight: Van Chienh
Prior to volunteering as a tutor at the Violence Intervention Program’s Mental Health Activity Center, Van Chienh struggled…
10th annual Back to School Drive
School may not yet be over, but we’re already thinking about next year and we need your help…
VIP Special Report Published
The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is pleased to release our Special Report detailing the incredible work that was made possible in 2016 because…
VIP Volunteer Spotlight: Deborah Wang
Deborah Wang, a recent graduate from UCLA, was visiting a high school campus located in an affluent neighborhood…
VIP Volunteer Spotlight: Hank Brehman
Hank Brehman had spent 18 years of his life in Chicago when the opportunity to study abroad in…
Western University Honors Dr. Heger with Highest Award
The President and Board of Trustees of Western University of Health Sciences honored…
A Mentor for Joshua
After losing his mother at just eight years old, Joshua fell into a major depression, becoming angry, disengaged…
VIP Spotlight: Eunice Rios, MD
Dr. Eunice Rios serves as the Medical Director at the Adolescent Care & Transition (ACT) Clinic located within…
