Violence Intervention Program
Yvette Santacruz, MSW, is an experienced clinical therapist currently working at the Violence Intervention Program since August 2016, where Yvette specializes in outpatient clinical services. Previous roles include serving as a Parenting Facilitator at Helpline Youth Counseling from September 2015 to August 2016 and as a Student Well Being MSW Intern at Whittier Union High School District, focusing on individual therapy for high school students and co-facilitating a self-esteem group for 7th grade girls. Earlier experience includes an MSW internship at Helpline Youth Counseling, providing therapy for children and adolescents, and a BSW internship at Carson Family Resource Center, where Yvette co-facilitated parenting classes and social skills groups while developing anti-violence curricula for elementary students. Yvette holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, both from California State University, Long Beach.