Strengthening Our Support for Immigrant Survivors

Like many of you, I woke up this morning with a heavy heart. As I think about our immigrant survivor community, our dedicated staff, and the road ahead, I am sitting with the weight of what this year’s election means. The threats ahead are severe – from widespread deportations to the erosion of fundamental protections…

1st Annual Purple Thursday Celebration!

On October 17th, 2024, we came together to mark Purple Thursday, a national day of action focused on raising awareness and support for domestic violence survivors. The event united supporters, volunteers, our staff, and community members in a demonstration of hope and solidarity. We are deeply grateful for our community’s engagement, including Donut Friend’s thoughtful…

Exciting News! Announcing our New Name

We are thrilled to share an exciting milestone in our organization’s journey: the unveiling of our new name, Survivor Justice Center. This change reflects our continued growth and our focused mission of securing justice and empowering survivors. As we embark on this new chapter, we want to share with you the reasons behind this change…

2024 Summer Reading List

This year, our team's Summer Reading List explores themes of self-discovery, resilience, cultural heritage, and social justice. Check out this year's book recommendations:

The Center on the iHeart SoCal Show!

Survivor Justice Center Executive Director, Carmen McDonald, was interviewed by Lisa Foxx on the iHeart SoCal Show to talk about our services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking. Thank you Lisa and iHeart Radio for helping us spread awareness and support for survivors! Listen to the full segment:

Survivor Justice Center Applauds Supreme Court Ruling in USA vs Rahimi

Dear Supporters, Today, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a pivotal ruling in the case of USA vs. Rahimi, upholding the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8). This statute prohibits individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms, a crucial measure in protecting survivors. We wholeheartedly commend the Court for its…