Violence Intervention Program
Jay-Riley Small has a diverse work experience in mental health and community engagement. Jay-Riley is currently the Director of Mental Health and Community Engagement at the Violence Intervention Program's Alexis Project. Prior to this role, they worked as a Clinical Therapist at the same organization.
In 2018, Small joined Transforming Family as a Transgender Youth Support Group Leader and Program Developer. Jay-Riley also gained experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Kaiser Watts Counseling and Learning Center and Cal State Long Beach Community Clinic.
Small began their career as a Children's Medical-Legal Partnership Intern at Mobilization for Justice, Inc. in 2016. Jay-Riley also volunteered as a Support Team Volunteer at Support New York from 2014 to 2016.
Jay-Riley Small obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Language Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2006 to 2010. Later, from 2017 to 2019, Jay-Riley pursued a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling at California State University, Long Beach.
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Violence Intervention Program
Since 1984, the Violence Intervention Program (VIP) has been the leader in building transformative programs that raise the standard of care for all children and families in Los Angeles County. Charged with the mission of protecting and advancing the welfare of victims of child abuse, neglect, sexual assault, and family violence, we seek to significantly better their lives through comprehensive medical, mental health, and supportive programs that promote not only healing, but also self-confidence and personal empowerment. Today, VIP serves as the largest Hub for the comprehensive evaluation and treatment of child abuse cases in Los Angeles County; our programs impact over 25,000 victims of physical and sexual abuse and family violence each year.