A Window Between Worlds: 20 Years of Creativity and Healing

Can art help to end domestic violence? A Window Between Worlds believes that through creativity and healing, battered women and children can find a renewed sense of power and self. The images of survival, strength, and hope also spread the word about domestic violence, educating the public while survivors share their process of taking steps toward a better life.

Since 1991, A Window Between Worlds has provided healing tools through creative expression to 49,500 battered women and children in crisis centers and transitional homes. Art workshops provide a renewed sense of hope for women, helping them to realize that their lives are profound and their relationships are important. Their self-confidence is boosted, and they learn to value themselves more.

Art as an Outlet to Coping with Domestic Violence

Through art women and children are able to break the silence of their struggles and tell their stories. A Window Between Worlds believes that art is able to assist in:

1. Breaking the Silence
2. Recovering a Sense of Safety
3. Releasing Anger
4. Recovering a Sense of Joy
5. Building Feelings of Self Worth and Confidence
6. Developing a Positive Vision for the Future
7. Finding Support for Change
8. Building Connections with Each Other
9. Transforming Shelters

Get Involved with A Window Between Worlds

The Volunteer Opportunities are endless at A Window Between Worlds. From art project prep and artistic tasks to database entry and general office help, check out A Window Between Worlds Today to see how you can help.

A Window Between Worlds relies heavily on donations. Make a donation today to support the healing power of art for victims of domestic violence.

You can also contact A Window Between Worlds at 710 4th Avenue, Suite 5, Venice, California 90291. You can also call them at 301.396.0317 or check out A Window Between Worlds website.

Peace Over Violence: One on One, One by One

Peace Over Violence is a fantastic non-profit, feminist, multicultural, volunteer organization that works to build relationships from the ground up for families and communities to keep them free from sexual, interpersonal, and domestic violence. In 2011, Peace Over Violence has been around for 40 years making a difference in the lives of people in Los Angeles.

Peace Over Violence works to provide services in the following areas:

• Emergency: 24-7, Peace Over Violence offers support to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking. Find the corresponding number to your area for the 24 hour crisis line:
  213.626.3393 Central Los Angeles
  310.392.8381 South Los Angeles
  626.793.3385 West San Gabriel Valley
  877.633.0044 Stalking Hotline
• Intervention: A lot of people are unable to report instances of violence because they are disabled, elderly, or undocumented. Their intervention services give group counseling, and solve short term crises.
• Prevention: These services teach people how to deal with violence and the after effects which include psychological and emotional pain.
• Education: Education is the best way to make people aware of domestic violence issues. Peace Over Violence offers preventative education and teen services to make people aware of whether or not they are in an abusive relationship and how to avoid it.
• Advocacy: Peace Over Violence offers advocacy services for people going through the legal battle and receive just accommodations and compensation through the legal system.

Volunteer and Donate to Peace Over Violence

Volunteers make up the bulk of the Peace Over Violence impact. You can join a program or become an intern. All volunteers will go through a specialized training program and work with the staff.

You can also donate to Peace Over Violence.

To contact Peace Over Violence, visit 1015 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90017 or see the entire list of Peace Over Violence contacts.