“We can prevent families from unacceptable emotional and physical suffering by working together to reduce domestic violence in the City of Los Angeles.
“To do my part, I am launching a domestic violence prevention campaign titled S.A.F.E. which stands for “Stop Abuse From Existing.” Thank you for visiting this website and taking a stance in the fight against domestic violence.”
–MAYOR ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA
NEWS AND UPDATES:
Three Weeks in January
Leading into Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in February, the Mayor’s Office is collaborating on a project called Three Weeks in January to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual assault violence issues. Please click here for details on what the City is doing.
Mayor Villaraigosa Tells His DV Story
This month, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa was interviewed by reporter Stephanie Abrams on CBS about his personal experience with domestic violence. Click here to watch or read a transcript of the interview.
Revisions to the Uniform Crime Report Definition of Rape
This month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced revisions to the Uniform Crime Report definition of rape. This is an important step towards assuring that accurate numbers of sexual assault crimes are counted, and that resources and support are available to victims.
Mayor Villaraigosa has been a supporter of these revisions, which are the first of their kind since 1929. Click here for the Mayor’s letter to Attorney General Holder in support of this issue, and here for the statement he issued last week.
Statements have been issued by Attorney General Holder, as well as the Office of Violence Against Women.
