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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 […]


Western University Honors Dr. Heger with Highest Award
The President and Board of Trustees of Western University of Health Sciences honored…


Capital Campaign for New VIP Teen Center Gains Momentum
VIP’s most recent capital campaign to raise nearly $2 million to renovate North Hall into a comprehensive resource…

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 Releases Annual Report – Celebrates 30 Years of Growth
The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is proud to release our 2013-2014 Annual Report titled “30 Years of Growth,”…

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 […]

New L.A. County Center Gives Foster Children a Place to Sleep
Dr. Astrid Heger, a prominent advocate for abused children at the hospital, helped spearhead the project….


VIP Makes a New Plan for Children Awaiting Placement
Dear Friends, An article released yesterday in the L.A. Times stated that the Los Angeles County Department of…

Youth at the Edge
One recent Friday night, a 13-year-old boy spent 14 hours sleeping in a chair in our clinic waiting…

Wynn Family Grants Matching Challenge
The Elaine P. Wynn and Family Foundation has announced a $250,000 Matching Grant for VIP’s Hope Center for…