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.
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.