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Founded by a group of pioneering feminist activists, Peace Over Violence has always been dedicated to supporting and empowering women. Women's History Month is all about celebrating women and their contributions to making our world a better place, something near and dear to us at POV. We recognize and celebrate all those who have fought and continue to fight for a just and equitable world.
It has now been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic upended our world. And while our daily lives go on and we continue to navigate opening back up to the public and new guidelines in place, we acknowledge that we are also witnessing a devastating war. We stand with the people of Ukraine during this time of unprovoked and unjustified attack. We are recommitted to our mission of building healthy families and communities and our vision of a world free from violence.
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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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Michelle Santucci
Then: POV Board Member and Secretary
Now: POV Advisory Board Member
For over 15 years serving on Peace Over Violence’s Board of Directors, Michelle participated in the agency’s most transformative event…its renaming and rebranding from the Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women (LACAAW). This important change helped expand POV’s national recognition and put POV on the map internationally. This along with representing the BOD in the 2015 launch of Italy’s Denim Day in Milan are just two of her favorite and memorable POV accomplishments.
As a sexual assault survivor herself, Michelle learned of the critical need and importance of support organizations like POV, which is why she passionately promotes and raises awareness on this very important issue.
“It has been such a rewarding experience working with Patti and her talented team of professionals. I knew immediately when I took their self-defense class that POV (then LACAAW) offered me a way to help other survivors, something I had wanted to do for years. The vision and mission to end all forms of violence for everyone, not just women, sets POV apart and provides a platform for everyone and anyone to realize a world without violence.”
Even with a demanding career as a Vice President for a leading national insurance broker, contributing where she can as a POV Advisory Board member, including fundraising and donating, or fostering and volunteering for a local Golden Retriever rescue, helping others will always be a top priority for Michelle.
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Denim Day is NEXT MONTH
POV's international sexual violence prevention and education campaign, Denim Day, is just around the corner. This year is the 23rd Denim Day, which was inspired by the overturning of a rape case in Italy because the victim was wearing "tight jeans." Denim Day 2022 theme emphasizes the relevance of one of the original campaign messages: there is STILL no excuse and never an invitation to rape. Join us on Wednesday, April 27th when millions of people across the world will wear jeans with a purpose, support survivors, and educate themselves and others about all forms of sexual violence!
Learn more
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Peer-To-Peer Fundraising Highlight
In 2021, fans of British singer/songwriter Harry Styles at HL Daily wanted to honor him on his birthday in a campaign to promote his message of love, acceptance, and kindness. They chose POV as a beneficiary of their global peer-to-peer fundraising effort stating that “providing safe spaces and healing for survivors of DV is a cause that's very close to our hearts. We feel incredibly blessed to have a platform in Harry's fandom that we can use to directly help people in need. We're so happy that our fundraiser was able to help your organization during the pandemic. Our hearts go out to everyone who was stuck quarantined in an unsafe space and we're forever grateful for organizations like yours that were able to provide relief for them."
After a very successful campaign in 2021, their Twitter followers increased to 527,000 and they raised their 2022 goal. To date, fans from as far away as Abu Dhabi and as near as Simi Valley have raised over $14,000 for POV with 1,209 individual donations averaging $13 each.
Interested in learning how you can start a Peer-to-Peer campaign? Click here to start your own for Denim Day or contact Anne Bagasao at [email protected] for more information.
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By Ms. Magazine
Our friends at Ms. put together an amazing collection celebrating the life and work of Harriet Tubman. The Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Project is an online initiative from Ms. honoring the bicentennial anniversary of the birth of Harriet Tubman. The project sheds light on the history and legacy of this groundbreaking feminist icon through a history timeline; an essay series by scholars in diverse fields; conversations with Tubman descendants, creatives and experts; a slavery reparations calculator; and original art and poetry.
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By Christa Hillstrom
Research shows that survivors of abuse can sustain head trauma more often than football players. But they are almost never diagnosed.
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By Bonnie Stabile
Putin’s rhetoric towards Ukraine is characteristic of rape culture—and the international community can’t afford to ignore it.
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By Muchael Balsamo and Michael R. Sisak
Inside one of the only federal women’s prisons in the United States, inmates say they have been subjected to rampant sexual abuse by correctional officers and even the warden, and were often threatened or punished when they tried to speak up.
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By Donna Kaz
Donna Kaz is a multi-genre writer and the author of “Un/Masked, Memoirs of a Guerrilla Girl On Tour,” which covers her relationship with the late William Hurt and her path to becoming an activist fighting domestic violence. Kaz writes about her emotional response to the news of his death.
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New Merch
Our new Denim Day 2022 collection has just dropped in our online shop! Lots of new stuff featuring our campaign message: there is STILL no excuse and never an invitation to rape. Check it out and gear up for Denim Day now!
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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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