Women’s Empowerment Self Defense

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

Peace Over Violence is offering a free self defense class open to to all women and girls 16+. This trauma-informed class will include learning how to set boundaries, preventative measures, and easy to learn self defense techniques.

WHEN
Friday, August 19th
Spanish Class | 10am to 12pm
English Class | 1pm to 3pm

WHERE
POV Metro Headquarters
1541 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90017

This class is open to individuals 16+ years of age. POV follows all CDC safety measures; proof of vaccination and masks are required for participation.

Empoderamiento de Mujeres Defensa Personal

Viernes, 19 de agosto

Paz Sobre Violencia ofrece una clase gratuita de defensa personal abierta a todas las mujeres y niñas mayores de 16 años. Esta clase, informada por el trauma, incluirá cómo fijar límites, las medidas preventivas y técnicas de defensa personal que son fáciles de aprender.

CUÁNDO
El viernes, 19 de agosto
Clase en español | 10am a 12pm
Clase en inglés | 1pm to 3pm

DÓNDE
Oficina central de POV en Metro
1541 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90017

La clase está abierta a individuos mayores de 16 años. POV sigue toda medida de seguridad del CDC; se requiere prueba de vacunación y mascarillas para poder participar.

RSVP

Questions, please email: ria@peaceoverviolence.org

This is a trauma informed course.

Kids Self-Defense & Safety is a child abuse prevention/intervention program based on empowerment of the child through building self-esteem, awareness and assertiveness skills, and physical self-defense techniques. These trauma-informed 45 minute sessions provide children with an opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, trust their instincts, and cultivate assertiveness.

WHEN

Saturday, April 9, 2022
To best facilitate appropriate instruction, available times are broken down by age range:

9:30am to 10:15am | 4-5 year olds
10:30am to 11:15am | 6-7 year olds 
11:30am to 12:15pm | 8-9 year olds
12:30pm to 1:30pm | 10 to 12 year olds

WHERE

POV Metro Headquarters
1541 Wilshire Blvd., 3rd Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90017

RSVP

Questions, please email: ria@peaceoverviolence.org

This is a trauma informed course.

Free training for professionals that engage with youth who are at risk or have been exposed to dating violence. Learn about teen dating violence in underserved communities, how to utilize trauma informed strategies within your agencies, and identity resources to prevent and respond to teen dating violence. 

Who 

Tony Serpas, POV Community Organizing Coordinator
and Sky Ross, POV Trauma Therapist 

When

Tuesday, February 22 @ 3:30pm-5:00pm

Where

Virtual via Zoom. Register in advance at the link below.
You will receive the confirmation in email with the information of the training.
bit.ly/pov-prevent

Contact karen@peaceoverviolence.org with questions!

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Let's get empowered and attend a virtual self-defense class with Peace Over Violence. Join us on Friday, April 23rd. Peace Over Violence’s Empowerment Self-Defense courses provide psychological awareness and verbal skills, not just physical training.

Caltech students please RSVP for Zoom link!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6YD8WTN

Peace Over Violence encourages caring and compassionate individuals to become trauma-informed Counselor Advocates working directly with survivors of sexual and domestic violence. 

January 20-March 13, 2021
Wednesdays from 6:30-9:30pm and Fridays 9:00am-5:00pm

Contact
Jennifer Watanasutisas, POV’s Community Engagement & Training Coordinator
jennifer@peaceoverviolence.org

Requirements

• Commitment to one full year of service

• 18 years of age or older

• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance

• Must live in LA County. Prefer community members from Metro LA or West San Gabriel Valley

Benefits

• Become a trauma informed Counselor Advocate

• Provide direct services to survivors via our 24-hour hotline or respond in person

• Help strengthen community partner relationships

• Enhanced knowledge of sexual assault, domestic violence, child sexual abuse, intimate partner stalking, and other topics relating to violence

• Become a representative of a nationally recognized organization

• Give back to communities impacted by violence

Counselor Advocate Training 2021 will take place via Zoom. To apply, contact Training Coordinator Jennifer Watanasutisas. The deadline to apply is November 6th. No previous experience is required. Please note all counselor advocates will be subject to an LAPD or POV criminal background check. Upon completion of the training, you will be part of POV’s Emergency Response Team, volunteering for either the 24-Hour Hotline and Emergency Response Team or the Domestic Abuse Response Team. 

Due to the monolingual populations we serve, bilingual candidates fluent in Spanish and/or American Sign Language are encouraged to apply.

Peace Over Violence’s Personal Security Awareness Training empowers adults and youth to prevent crime and victimization, break the myths surrounding violence against women, and develop simple and easy-to-use self defense techniques. 

Empowerment self-defense is a combination of awareness, assertiveness, and verbal confrontation skills, combined with safety strategies, and physical techniques. These skills, strategies, and techniques provide a person with tools to prevent, resist, escape, and survive violent assaults. Personal Security Awareness Training provides psychological awareness and verbal skills, not just physical training.

This training will be conducted on Zoom and is free of charge. To attend, RSVP to jasmine@peaceoverviolence.org.

A Peace Over Violence Ambassador is a representative of the agency who attends community events to raise awareness about sexual, domestic, and teen dating violence. By attending events such as resource fairs, school open houses, conferences and more, a POV Ambassador spreads awareness about our agency services, raises awareness about interpersonal violence, connects survivors to resources, promotes upcoming events, attracts new volunteers, and builds community. 

This is our only volunteer opportunity that does not require 65 hours of training. You will be required to participate in a one day, 8 hour training on the weekend and attend a minimum of one community event a month. 

Peace Over Violence’s Prevention team will be hosting sessions via Instagram live. Every week, hosts Edwin Bodney and Hannah Denyer will teach a different unit from POV’s In Touch With Teens curriculum.

During this period of social distancing, we understand that violence is still prevalent in our communities, and the need for education is just as important as ever. Regardless of your awareness of these issues, we want to provide a virtual space during this time to allow folks to come together and learn that they can continue the mission of ending violence and building healthy communities everywhere. Who should tune in? Violence Prevention Specialists, Counselor Advocates, Rape Prevention Educators, Youth Leaders, anyone and everyone!

KEY TOPICS

• The Roots of Violence

• Power & Control

• The Cycle of Violence

• Unhealthy Relationships

• Healthy Relationships

• Sexual Violence

• Media & Violence

• Being an Upstander

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Edwin Bodney - A Black, Queer Educator and LA Native who loves SZA, eating ice cream with his cat, and teaching the community. In addition to teaching violence prevention, he is also a writer who uses this as a tool in healing arts practices. He will never stop advocating for all marginalized folks, especially young people in need.

Hannah Denyer - Your local Consent Queen who is obsessed with Megan Thee Stallion and a good skincare routine. With a research emphasis in both gun violence and sexual violence, Hannah is determined to leave all youth and adults with the tools they need to combat rape culture.

Peace Over Violence’s Prevention team will be hosting sessions via Instagram live. Every week, hosts Edwin Bodney and Hannah Denyer will teach a different unit from POV’s In Touch With Teens curriculum.

During this period of social distancing, we understand that violence is still prevalent in our communities, and the need for education is just as important as ever. Regardless of your awareness of these issues, we want to provide a virtual space during this time to allow folks to come together and learn that they can continue the mission of ending violence and building healthy communities everywhere. Who should tune in? Violence Prevention Specialists, Counselor Advocates, Rape Prevention Educators, Youth Leaders, anyone and everyone!

KEY TOPICS

• The Roots of Violence

• Power & Control

• The Cycle of Violence

• Unhealthy Relationships

• Healthy Relationships

• Sexual Violence

• Media & Violence

• Being an Upstander

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Edwin Bodney - A Black, Queer Educator and LA Native who loves SZA, eating ice cream with his cat, and teaching the community. In addition to teaching violence prevention, he is also a writer who uses this as a tool in healing arts practices. He will never stop advocating for all marginalized folks, especially young people in need.

Hannah Denyer - Your local Consent Queen who is obsessed with Megan Thee Stallion and a good skincare routine. With a research emphasis in both gun violence and sexual violence, Hannah is determined to leave all youth and adults with the tools they need to combat rape culture.

Peace Over Violence’s Prevention team will be hosting sessions via Instagram live. Every week, hosts Edwin Bodney and Hannah Denyer will teach a different unit from POV’s In Touch With Teens curriculum.

During this period of social distancing, we understand that violence is still prevalent in our communities, and the need for education is just as important as ever. Regardless of your awareness of these issues, we want to provide a virtual space during this time to allow folks to come together and learn that they can continue the mission of ending violence and building healthy communities everywhere. Who should tune in? Violence Prevention Specialists, Counselor Advocates, Rape Prevention Educators, Youth Leaders, anyone and everyone!

KEY TOPICS

• The Roots of Violence

• Power & Control

• The Cycle of Violence

• Unhealthy Relationships

• Healthy Relationships

• Sexual Violence

• Media & Violence

• Being an Upstander

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Edwin Bodney - A Black, Queer Educator and LA Native who loves SZA, eating ice cream with his cat, and teaching the community. In addition to teaching violence prevention, he is also a writer who uses this as a tool in healing arts practices. He will never stop advocating for all marginalized folks, especially young people in need.

Hannah Denyer - Your local Consent Queen who is obsessed with Megan Thee Stallion and a good skincare routine. With a research emphasis in both gun violence and sexual violence, Hannah is determined to leave all youth and adults with the tools they need to combat rape culture.

Peace Over Violence’s Prevention team will be hosting sessions via Instagram live. Every week, hosts Edwin Bodney and Hannah Denyer will teach a different unit from POV’s In Touch With Teens curriculum.

During this period of social distancing, we understand that violence is still prevalent in our communities, and the need for education is just as important as ever. Regardless of your awareness of these issues, we want to provide a virtual space during this time to allow folks to come together and learn that they can continue the mission of ending violence and building healthy communities everywhere. Who should tune in? Violence Prevention Specialists, Counselor Advocates, Rape Prevention Educators, Youth Leaders, anyone and everyone!

KEY TOPICS

• The Roots of Violence

• Power & Control

• The Cycle of Violence

• Unhealthy Relationships

• Healthy Relationships

• Sexual Violence

• Media & Violence

• Being an Upstander

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Edwin Bodney - A Black, Queer Educator and LA Native who loves SZA, eating ice cream with his cat, and teaching the community. In addition to teaching violence prevention, he is also a writer who uses this as a tool in healing arts practices. He will never stop advocating for all marginalized folks, especially young people in need.

Hannah Denyer - Your local Consent Queen who is obsessed with Megan Thee Stallion and a good skincare routine. With a research emphasis in both gun violence and sexual violence, Hannah is determined to leave all youth and adults with the tools they need to combat rape culture.

A Peace Over Violence Ambassador is a representative of the agency who attends community events to raise awareness about sexual, domestic, and teen dating violence. By attending events such as resource fairs, school open houses, conferences and more, a POV Ambassador spreads awareness about our agency services, raises awareness about interpersonal violence, connects survivors to resources, promotes upcoming events, attracts new volunteers, and builds community. 

This is our only volunteer opportunity that does not require 65 hours of training. You will be required to participate in a one day, 8 hour training on the weekend and attend a minimum of one community event a month. 

Empowerment self-defense is a combination of awareness, assertiveness, and verbal confrontation skills, combined with safety strategies and physical techniques. These skills, strategies, and techniques provide a person with the tools to successfully prevent, resist, escape, and survive violent assaults.

The fee for this class is $75. Registrants have the option of paying $75 or by donating a gift card for any grocery or department store (such as Food 4 Less, Target, Grocery Outlet, etc) valued at $75.

For more information, contact jasmine@peaceoverviolence.org

About POV’s Empowerment Self Defense

POV's Empowerment Self-Defense model started as and continues to be a collaborative effort, created and designed by women for women. Participants will learn how to be more assertive, how to resolve conflict, and how to execute some physical self-defense techniques. This women teaching women model is based on empowerment, resiliency, trauma-informed care, and survivor sensitivity.

Peace Over Violence presents

Everything You Need to Know Training Series: Teen Dating Violence

This training is designed for professionals, educators, and community members who are interested in strengthening their knowledge about trauma-informed violence prevention and teen dating violence (TDV).  With TDV rates being just as high as adult rates of DV, it is important that folks who work with youth and families are equipped with the tools to effectively address it.

Topics

• Trauma Informed Prevention

• Integrating Intervention and Prevention

• Adolescent Development

• Teen Dating Violence (TDV)

• Warning Signs and Impacts

• Barriers to Youth Reporting

• Similarities and Differences Between TDV and Domestic Violence

• How to Talk to Youth

• Resources for Youth

Speakers

• Patti Giggans, Executive Director, Peace Over Violence

• Melodie Kruspodin, Prevention & Policy Division Manager, Peace Over Violence

• Hannah Denyer, Prevention Division Program and Training Manager, Peace Over Violence

• Edwin Bodney, Youth Development Education Coordinator, Peace Over Violence

Fee

$350 per individual. Partial and full scholarships are available. To find out more, contact hannah@peaceoverviolence.org

Peace Over Violence's Survivor Speakers Bureau, “Voices Over Violence,” is a group of individuals willing to share and discuss in an open and educational way their experiences of sexual assault, child sexual abuse, and domestic violence.

If you are a survivor of child sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, stalking or sexual assault and would like to share your story, join us for an upcoming Voices Over Violence training. The training will cover the forms of violence addressed by our speakers, program protocols and procedures in addition to a writing workshop to help you share your story. If you are interested, please contact Kelsey Jones at kelsey@peaceoverviolence.org for an application.

We often gets requests from the community for survivors to speak about their experiences through presentations, panel discussions, and media interviews, to educate the public about the realities of interpersonal violence. Speakers are able to address common myths surrounding violence, resources, and the healing process.

KID'S EMPOWERMENT SELF-DEFENSE AND SAFETY
Session for kids ages 5-8 is 9:30AM to 10:15AM
Session for kids ages 9-12 is 10:30AM to 11:15AM

Parents can’t always be there when their children face danger. Safe kids are safety smart. They trust their instincts, think on their feet and don’t hesitate to protect themselves. There are ways to train children to be safety smart. Peace Over Violence’s Kids’ Empowerment Self-Defense and Safety provides children with an opportunity to develop critical thinking skills, respect their instincts and cultivate assertiveness.

The program focuses on three components, incorporating age-appropriate role-plays which encourage children take action on their own behalf. Statistics and awareness exercises help children to understand that, while being prepared is important, most people would never hurt a child. Assertiveness exercises and conflict resolution skill building exercises increase the child’s ability to prevent abuse by adults, older children, or peers, and physical techniques build self-esteem and decrease fear.

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SELF-DEFENSE AND SAFETY
Session for girls ages 13-17 is 12:30PM to 1:15PM

Participants will learn how to be more assertive; how to resolve conflict; to have healthy relationships; and how to execute some physical self-defense techniques. We also offer to communities in and around Los Angeles County, a program that involves youth, working with and empowering other youth, to help prevent violence throughout their communities. Peace Over Violence’s Youth Self Defense and Safety program brings youth leaders, together with adult instructors, to offer Self Defense and Safety training, youth relationship violence prevention education, and mentoring opportunities to youth and youth programs throughout our communities.

Please RSVP