What is Gender Based Violence?
Sexual and gender based violence (GBV) refers to any act
that is perpetuated against a person's will and is based
on gender norms and unequal power relationships. It
encompasses threats of violence and coercion.
It can be physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual in
nature, and can take the form of a denial of resources or
access to services.
The terms "gender-based violence" (GBV) and "violence
against women" (VAW) are often used interchangeably,
since most gender-based violence is perpetuated by men
against women. GBV, however, includes violence against
men, boys, and/or those with
gender-nonconforming identities. As such, VAW is one type of
GBV.
The Office of Women's Health addresses several forms of
violence.
Intimate
Partner
Violence
Sexual
Violence
Human
Trafficking
Domestic Violence Contract Administration
The Office of Women’s Health
Domestic Violence Contract
Administration Unit helps
fund critical crisis
intervention and support
services essential to
facilitating safety,
addressing trauma, and
working towards long-term
stability for survivors.
Learn more about our DV
Contracts
Resources and Guides for Community
Reproductive coercion is an umbrella term for any behavior that seeks to maintain power and control over someone’s reproductive health. This guide compiles information to improve education, support, and access to services for survivors of IPV, with the aim of enhancing reproductive autonomy and control, as well as overall health, safety, and wellbeing
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This report provides the first comprehensive update since 2010 on the national, state, and local data systems used to measure domestic violence (DV) in Los Angeles County. It maps how DV is captured across criminal justice, health, hotline, and survey data sources, providing an overview of the strengths and weakness of data for each source, and highlighting persistent gaps that leave many survivors uncounted. The report offers recommendations to strengthen coordinated, survivor-centered data collection efforts that will help to ensure DV prevalence is measured accurately and equitably.
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Drawing on the 2023 Los Angeles County Health Survey, this report presents new local estimates of intimate partner violence (IPV) across gender, sexual orientation, disability, and nativity. IPV is defined broadly to include physical and sexual violence, stalking, verbal aggression, and controlling behaviors, with attention to warning signs such as intimidation, isolation, and financial abuse. Together, these data and definitions aim to increase awareness, guide prevention, and promote healthier, safer relationships across Los Angeles County.
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Helpful Resources for Victims of Violence
This resource sheet provides information for survivors, family, friends, and advocates seeking education support and advocacy resources for people experiencing various forms of violence.
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