CORE INTERVENTION SERVICES

red lipstick and hoop earrings are the symbols of a powerful new empowerment and prevention campaign launched by ELAWC throughout s exual Assault Awareness Month sAAM. the campaign is designed to dispel cultural myths normalizing sexual violence and rape culture and motivate action against sexual violence of all forms.

Men, women, youth & Promotoras used the campaign as a springboard for awareness and action — taking a stand against shaming and dated stereotypes, raising awareness on consent and boundaries, and reclaiming confidence and cultural pride. the month ended with iNviNCiBLE an immersive multi-media experience hosted at East LA College.

MoNiQuE's storY

I came to the East Los Angeles Women’s Center in 2018 with my four children, a survivor of homelessness, addiction, and domestic violence. With kindness and compassion, the staff at ELAWC helped us find a safe place to live, while we healed as a family.

Today, we are all thriving. I am supporting my family and doing work I love. I went back to school to become a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, completed a 200-Hour Yoga Certification, and now teach Trauma-Informed Yoga to other survivors of abuse.

Inspired by the work of Diana Benavídez, survivors created a compelling exhibit of piñatas for InVInCIBLE, to initiate conversations and serve as powerful expressions of affirmation.

If it wasn’t for ELAWC, and all of the resources, guidance, and love, we would not be where we are today. For that, I am eternally grateful.

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