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"It is my conviction that there is no way to peace—peace is the way."
Thich Nhat Hanh, The Art of Power
In memoriam: 1926-2022
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January is Stalking Awareness Month
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence:
- 1 in 6 women, and 1 in 19 men in the US has experienced stalking
- People between 18 and 24 experience the highest rates of stalking
- 72% of all stalking victims knew their stalker
Stalking refers to harassing or threatening behavior that is engaged in repeatedly with the intent to cause reasonable fear. Such harassment can be either physical stalking or cyberstalking.
What does stalking look like? It can take many different forms, but stalking behavior includes:
- Following or surveillance
- Inappropriate approaches or confrontations
- Appearing at place of work or residence
- Unwanted phone calls, letters, emails, or communication on social media
- Threats to the victim or the victim’s family & friends
- Damage to property
- Physical assault
- Intimate partner stalking, in which one partner does one or multiple of the above behaviors in order to exert power over another
While stalking behaviors vary, all stalking acts share two elements: 1) They are actions/behaviors not wanted by the victim, and 2) They threaten or cause fear to the victim.
If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking, Peace Over Violence has programs and services that can help, including a 24/7 emergency hotline. Click here for more information and resources.
More information on stalking in California.
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POV’s People: Where are they now?
Throughout this year, we will be highlighting individuals or groups that have impacted our work over the last 50 years.
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Trina Greene Brown
Former POV Staff Member
Congrats POV on turning 50! I started working with POV in 2008, as a Youth Education Coordinator and grew into the Manager of Youth Leadership & Development. My work at POV contributed to my commitment to support youth of color to have power, agency, and voice. I even became a mom while at POV (2009), and my baby boy just celebrated 13 years! My time with POV planted a seed that all children deserve to be free from violence and now I am the founder and Executive Director of Parenting for Liberation, an organization that supports Black folks raising liberated children. Cheers to the next generation of changemakers and leaders - liberated and free!
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TDVAM
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month and we are gearing up!! Stay tuned for more info and highlights of our work with youth in building healthy relationships and communities.
Upcoming activities
Friday February, 4th @ 5-6pm: Join us for an Instagram live with youth ambassadors, volunteers and POV Violence Prevention Specialists discussing teen dating violence and strategies for prevention.
Click to learn more
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Friday, February 18 @ 11-12:30pm: Join us for teen dating violence webinar for adults in Spanish, Violence en las Parejas Adolescentes: Lo Que Los Padres Necesitan Saber.
Click for more info and to register
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Monday, February 21 @ 2-4pm: Join us for a professional training workshop on teen dating violence in collaboration with local partner organizations.
More info coming soon!
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Happpening Now: New Webinar Series
Dating can be challenging for some people, especially those who have experienced traumatic losses, betrayal, or abuse in relationships. Individuals who have experienced interpersonal trauma work hard to heal their relational wounds, improve their sense of self, and make themselves emotionally available for a healthy relationship. Yet some residual trauma symptoms can still be there, ready to trigger a range of thoughts and behaviors from risky impulses to paralyzing fear.
This free 8-session webinar is designed to help people prepare for dating again or improve their dating experience after interpersonal trauma. Each weekly session is 30 minutes, followed by a 10-minute Q&A. This series will be held virtually on Saturdays at 11am PST. It started on January 22nd, and is open to anyone preparing for dating again or already dating after interpersonal trauma.
Facilitated by: Federico Carmona, POV Trauma Therapist; Frances Nova, ACSW Intern; Helen Altenbach, MFT Intern
Click here to register!
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By Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw
It’s no accident that the firestorm over critical race theory has singed King’s message: King was, in fact, a critical race theorist before there was a name for it. A core observation of the theory is the recognition that the promise of liberation extends beyond the elimination of formal segregation and individual-level prejudice. Critical race theory explores how racial inequality was historically structured into the fabric of the republic, reinforced by law, insulated by the founding Constitution and embedded into the infrastructure of American society. Similarly, King observed in 1967 that “the doctrine of white supremacy was embedded in every textbook and preached in practically every pulpit,” entrenched as “a structural part of the culture.”
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By Molly Longman
This story contains information about sexual assault and suicide. Please proceed thoughtfully.
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By Thich Nhat Hahn
 Thich Nhat Hahn, referred to as Thay which means teacher, passed away at the age of 95 in his home country of Vietnam. It’s been said that Thay is probably the most well known Zen monk in the world who brought mindfulness to the West and Engaged Buddhism to the East. He published over 125 books translating into many languages that reached millions across generations and was a peace activist who was an ally of Martin Luther King, Jr. Among his best known is Peace is In Every Step.
In this book, Thich Nhat Hanh shows us how to make positive use of the very situations that usually pressure and antagonize us.
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POV Merch
Our POV shop is stocked with our trademark merch, Denim Day swag, and special edition 50th anniversary items! Check our our new items and order today!
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POV is hiring!
Looking to join the team at Peace Over Violence? Apply today!
Open Positions:
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Support healing services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
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CONTACT
Metro Headquarters
1541 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.955.9090 office
213.955.9093 fax
213.785.2684 video
213.785.2749 video
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West San Gabriel Valley Center
892 N Fair Oaks Ave, Suite D
Pasadena, CA 91103
626.584.6191 office
626.584.6193 fax
626.243.7972 video
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