Violence Intervention Program
Valarie Williams-Siler, MA, currently serves as the Lead Clinician and Clinical Therapist at the Violence Intervention Program, where the focus is on improving the mental health of children affected by abuse and neglect through comprehensive support and advocacy. Prior to this role, Valarie held the position of Director of Resident Services at Abode Communities, overseeing a resident services program and coordinating community resources for residents. Valarie also gained experience as a Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee at Twin Town Treatment Centers and the Phillips Graduate Institute Counseling Center, where involvement included facilitating group sessions and conducting clinical interventions. Educationally, Valarie earned a Master of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Development from the University of Phoenix.
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.