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
May is Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
About 23% of AANHPI women 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.
Mental Health Awareness Month
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
Webinar 2: Master your emotions, transform your life!
Webinar 3: Preparing to date after relationship trauma
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.
