Loved Ones Victim Services
SHIFT Your Mind, Heal Your Heart
LOVS recognizes the urgent need to support young people of color who have witnessed or experienced violence, and/or are triggered by environmental stressors such as an impoverished or violent neighborhood. In Los Angeles County, African American and Latino youth (ages 10–18) are up to 18 times more likely to be victims of violent crime than their White peers—yet more than 90% receive no support to heal from these traumatic experiences. SHIFT was created to change that.
Our Shift Mission
SHIFT is designed to help young males and females of color heal from trauma, develop essential life skills, and build a brighter future. Through free trauma-focused therapy and life skills education, we empower youth to move forward with confidence and resilience.
Who Qualifies?
- Males and females, ages 10–18
- Have witnessed or experienced a violent event
- Live in neighborhoods with a high concentration of poverty and/or violence
Trauma Therapy
Our licensed therapists and interns provide individual therapy to help participants manage and reduce trauma-related symptoms in a safe, supportive space.
Life Skills Education
Success requires more than academic knowledge. SHIFT teaches real-world skills that aren’t always covered in school, including:
- Resume building & professional etiquette
- Time & financial management
- Healthy coping mechanisms
- Anger & stress management
- Toxic & healthy relationships
- Coping strategies for mental and emotional well-being
- Safe interactions & communication with law enforcement
Support Groups and Workshops
Explore weekly workshop examplesWe offer Teen Trauma support groups that focus on the various environmental stressors that impact teens today, which include (but are not limited to):
- Bullying (in-person and cyber)
- Self-Esteem
- Grief due to Homicide
- General Grief due to the loss of a loved one
We also offer tailored workshops that focus on singular or multiple issues that are impacting the teens, including emotional support, anxiety, depression, suicidality, and LGBTQIA challenges.
Our Partners & Growth
We are proud to partner with various Community Organizations serving youth and are seeking additional collaborations with schools, law enforcement agencies, churches, and nonprofits to expand our impact.
Interested in SHIFT?
For more information or to become a participant, contact us:
☎ (310) 337-7006
✉ services@lovs.org
Let’s create a future where every young person has the tools to heal, grow, and thrive. SHIFT starts here.
We’re grateful to those who stood by us with love and support. Their contributions continue to inspire us every day.
