Our annual Humanitarian Awards is our biggest fundraiser of the year! Please join us as Peace Over Violence celebrates 39 years as one of the oldest violence prevention agencies in Los Angeles and honors those people who help make the world a better place.

Date: Friday, October 29, 2010
Time: 6pm Silent Auction, 7pm Program & Dinner
Location: the Beverly Hills Hotel

Honorees

• Verizon Wireless Hopeline© Corporate Award
  Southern California Gas Company

• Public Service Award
  Wendy Greuel, Los Angeles City Controller

• Compassion Award
  Father Greg Boyle, S.J., Executive Director, Homeboy Industries

• Media Award:
  All My Children

• Voice Over Violence Award:
  Cheryl Burke

Included is a festive cocktail reception, silent auction, gourmet dinner, and Humanitarian awards presentations.
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When: October 20, 2010, 6-9pm

Location: Peace Over Violence West San Gabriel Valley Center 892 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite D Pasadena, California 91103

Peace Over Violence Women’s Self Defense workshop

• ages 13-16 from 6-7:30
• ages 17+ from 7:30-9
• Our Peace Over Violence Self Defense Workshop is designed to focus on three areas of self-defense for women: Awareness, Assertiveness & Physical Techniques. In this workshop you will learn how to identify the myths and realities of sexual, abuse, maintain an awareness of daily environment, identify target areas and weapons of the body, as well as use simple physical techniques defend from assault.

Your Voice workshop

• ages 17+ from 6-7:30
• Ever wish you could find the right words to let others know what you need from them? Wonder if there’s a way to feel more confident setting boundaries with friends, families, colleagues? This workshop will help you tune into yourself and your inner wisdom and find your assertive voice. Come discover how to communicate more effectively about what you need.

When Lines Get Crossed Online workshop

• ages 13-16 from 7:30-9
• Everyday teens face online situations that cross the line. A friend posts a secret of yours and now its really public. A friend starts a rumor about another friend. Someone you barely know publishes some pretty harsh words about you or a friend. In this fun and informative workshop, you’ll join with other teens to talk about your online life and ways to deal when friends are not so friendly online.

Space is limited. Pre-registration is required. RSVP to Monica at Institute for Girls’ Development mvaldivia@instituteforgirlsdevelopment.com or (626) 585-8075×112

Beyond Beats & Rhymes

Peace Over Violence and the Flintridge Center present a documentary screening of Beyond Beats and Rhymes + a panel discussion at the Jackie Robinson Center in Pasadena.

Beyond Beats and Rhymes takes an in-depth look at masculinity and manhood in rap and hip-hop, where creative genius collides with misogyny, violence and homophobia, exposing the complex intersections of culture and commerce.

When:
October 19, 2010

Location: Jackie Robinson Center
1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103

Policy Training and VAWA Reauthorization Field Hearing

Family Violence Prevention Fund and Rainbow Services will be hosting a policy training for organizations on how to influence policymakers, media and the public to advance the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization, which expires next year.

The law is responsible for over $600 million annually going to nearly 25 different programs to create and support comprehensive, cost-effective responses to prevent and respond to violence against women. The policy training lessons can be applied to local and state-level advocacy efforts.

The second half of the program will be a “listening session” for local providers and advocates to propose changes and provide feedback on VAWA programs directly to federal officials. A policy toolkit will be available and shared with attendees to use with your supporters. We hope that you join us!

When:

October 18, 2010, 9am – 1pm

Location:

Peace Over Violence Metro Headquarters
1015 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90017

POV will be selling coupons to Macy’s for $5 as part of their Shop for a Cause campaign.

• The coupons give shoppers exclusive 20% or 10% savings in most departments all day long
• The coupons give an additional 25% off a single purchase made on October 16th
• POV receives 100% of the coupon sales!

Since 2006, Macy’s Shop For A Cause has partnered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $34 million for their ongoing charitable efforts. This is your chance to be a part of this monumental event.

When: October 16, 2010

Location: Any California Macy’s store

Please specify “Shop For A Cause” when purchasing a coupon.
For more information, please contact Heather or Bianca at 213.955.9090

Free Exams? No Immediate Police Involvement? How does that work?

VAWA 2005 Models of Compliance for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations

An inter-disciplinary, collaborative, community, planning committee comprised of district attorneys, law enforcement, rape crisis centers, medical and S.A.R.T. personnel for the purpose of coordinated intervention for victims/survivors of sexual and domestic violence.

Presented by:

• Dr. Kimberly A. Lonsway
• Director of Research, End Violence Against Women (EVAW) International

Co-Sponsored by:

• California Clinical Forensic Medical Training Center (CCFMTC)

When:
Thursday, October 14, 2010, 8:30am-10am

Location:
Peace Over Violence Metro Headquarters
1015 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Please RSVP to Terry Rangel, Emergency Services Coordinator at 626-584-6191 or terry@peaceoverviolence.org

In recognition of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Peace Over Violence is hosting a free workshop with Leslye Orloff of Legal Momentum

Update:

Due to high demand, this conference will be broadcast live online. Visit Peace Over Violence on Ustream.tv on Wednesday, October 13 at 9AM to participate.

Violence Against Women Act:
Current Protections And Future Possibilities For Immigrant Survivors Of Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence

This workshop will discuss:

• Assistance available for immigrant survivors of sexual assault;
• Remedies for immigrant victims of domestic violence;
• Effective collaborations between advocates and legal services providers;
• Further reforms needed in future legislation, including:
  • The Violence Against Women Act of 2011
  • Comprehensive Immigration Reform
  • The International Violence Against Women Act

When:

October 13, 2010, 8:30am – 12:30pm

Location:

Peace Over Violence Metro Headquarters
1015 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90017

Space is limited! RSVP is required. RSVP to heather@peaceoverviolence.org

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“Behave” – Special Law & Order SVU Screening + Panel Discussion

It is estimated by experts in the federal government, including the Department of Justice and member of Congress, that there are hundreds of thousands of untested rape kits sitting in storage across the United States. Each one represents lost justice and a lost opportunity for healing for a survivor of sexual violence. Help us end the rape kit backlog by joining us for this special viewing and discussion event.

RSVP to Tiffany at 213-955-9090 or tiffany@peaceoverviolence.org

When:
October 12, 2010, 7PM

Location:
Peace Over Violence Metro Headquarters
1015 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90017