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As we wrap up May and head into summer, we here at POV are excited to share our updates with you. In this issue, you’ll find highlights from recent successes, a look ahead at what’s coming up, and the latest news shaping our work.


** AANHPI Heritage Month
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May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

About 23% of AANHPI women ([link removed]) have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime, but 70% of AANHPI survivors do not seek formal support due to a variety of factors including social stigma and lack of access to culturally appropriate care. At POV, we seek to provide the best individualized support possible, taking into account the unique challenges faced by each unique survivor. If you are a survivor of domestic or sexual violence and would like support, check out peaceoverviolence.org ([link removed]) .


** Mental Health Awareness Month
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At Peace Over Violence, we know that trauma and violence can have a profound impact on mental health. That’s why our counselors are trained to provide trauma-informed care to survivors, whether it be in person or online. This month, we raised awareness about mental health by offering a series of free webinars, led by longstanding POV trauma therapist Federico Carmona:

Webinar 1: How to protect your mental health when leaving an abusive relationship isn’t an option ([link removed])

Webinar 2: Master your emotions, transform your life! ([link removed])

Webinar 3: Preparing to date after relationship trauma ([link removed])

Thank you Federico for leading these powerful workshops on healing through trauma. To learn more about POV’s counseling services or to get started, visit peaceoverviolence.org/counseling ([link removed]) .

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** Denim Day 2025: Recap
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Thank you to all the advocates, educators, truth-tellers, survivors, allies, electeds, sponsors, students–everyone who made the conscious choice to wear jeans and make a social statement with their fashion statement this Denim Day. This year, we called on you to USE YOUR VOICE to speak up for prevention education and speak out against sexual violence in all its forms. You shared your stories, amplified others, educated your communities, and advocated for survivors’ rights.
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** Golf Over Violence: A Success
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On April 28, Peace Over Violence held its first annual Golf Over Violence! Under the organization of POV Board Member Ron Burkhardt, of Newmark ([link removed]) , the tournament helped to raise funds and friends for POV. We want to thank all of the golfers who supported and attended the event, especially Interior Removal Specialists ([link removed]) for their generous sponsorship.

We hope to see you all on the greens next year for the 2nd Annual Golf Over Violence on May 11, 2026 at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach. Please contact Anne Bagasao at [email protected] for information on tournament sponsorships.

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** YOV Leadership Institute begins June 17
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The Youth Over Violence Leadership Institute is for youth who are committed to building and making powerful social change through awareness, advocacy, and violence prevention strategies. The program empowers youth aged14-19 by educating them on healthy relationships, teen dating violence prevention, and community organization and leadership. Upon successful completion of this training, youth leaders will go back to their schools to implement campus-based violence prevention clubs, aka Students Together Organizing Peace (STOP) clubs, where they can mentor other students and identify and cultivate the next generation of leaders. POV’s Youth Institute utilizes a combination of educational sessions, trauma-informed activities and education, field trips, and internship projects.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

Follow us on IG @youthoverviolence for more updates!


** POV Reads
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** Top Sexual Assault Hotline Drops Resources After Trump Order ([link removed])
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by Maggie Astor for The New York Times

Fearing the loss of federal funding, the nation’s largest anti-sexual-violence organization has barred its crisis hotline staff from pointing people to resources that might violate President Trump’s executive orders to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.


** Justice Department cuts to public safety grants leave police and nonprofits scrambling ([link removed])
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by Martin Kaste for NPR

The Justice Department has drastically scaled back its support for anti-crime initiatives across the country, leaving law enforcement agencies and private groups scrambling to try to replace the money. The cuts were announced in late April, and the Council on Criminal Justice estimates ([link removed]) 373 grants were terminated, totaling about $500 million.


** New survey shows half of women’s organizations aiding women in crises may shut down in six months due to global aid cuts ([link removed])
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by UN Women

UN Women sounds the alarm in a report revealing that 90 per cent of surveyed women’s organizations are being pushed to a breaking point.


** Deep Cuts in Presidential “Skinny Budget” Threaten Safety of Domestic Violence Survivors Nationwide ([link removed])
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by The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)

The release of President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2026 “skinny budget” is deeply concerning for advocates and survivors of domestic violence. The recommended topline funding levels include devastating cuts to domestic violence programs, proposing sweeping reductions and eliminations across a wide range of federal programs that millions of Americans, including survivors, rely on for safety, health, and stability.


** What My Bones Know ([link removed])
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by Stephanie Foo

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A searing memoir of reckoning and healing by acclaimed journalist Stephanie Foo, investigating the little-understood science behind complex PTSD and how it has shaped her life.

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** Join our team
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** Looking to join the team at Peace Over Violence? Apply today!
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** CONTACT
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** 24/7 LA RAPE & BATTERING HOTLINE
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