Los Angeles County Office of Violence Prevention

Organization Description

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health works to protect and improve health and well-being in the largest county in the U.S. Natioanlly accredited by the Public Health accredication Board, Public Health serves ovewr 10 million residents and millions of travelers each year.

Program Information

**Exception for Fall 2024**

The Los Angeles County Office of Violence Prevention (OVP), housed within the Department of Public Health, works to strengthen coordination, capacity and partnerships to address the root causes of violence, and to advance policies and practices that are grounded in race equity, to prevent all forms of violence and to promote healing across all communities in Los Angeles County. OVP monitors the trends and circumstances of violent deaths affecting Los Angeles County to inform decision makers and program planners about ways to prevent and intervene on violence in the community, at home and in the workplace.

Health & Safety
Address 
1000 S Fremont Ave. A9 East Unit 61
Alhambra, CA 91803
United States
General Phone 
(626) 293-2610
Website:
http://ph.lacounty.gov/ovp/index.htm
Student Contact 
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Program(s) 
CLA - Human Development Internship
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Non-specific/any population
Focus Area(s)
Advocacy and Human Rights, Consumer or Corporate Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice, Education, Emergency Services & Public Safety, Health & Medicine, Research and Development