The WINGS Shelter operates 24/7 and is the 2nd largest DV shelter in LA County. We offer a safe haven for individuals and families fleeing domestic violence. Our confidential emergency shelter provides legal assistance, support groups, advocacy and essential resources to help survivors rebuild their lives.

Outreach staff educates the community, local schools, and colleges on domestic and intimate partner violence and healthy relationships. We also provide a 40-hour DV Training adhering to the California Evidence Code Section 1037.1. Topics include addressing implicit bias, and Suicide Prevention Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR).

YWCA-SGV WINGS Shelter offers Children’s Programming designed to create a healing environment for youth and teens where they are taught the tools to express themselves, learn empathy, and solve their problems peacefully. The program aims to teach clients about healthy relationships.

Services include a free 24-hour crisis helpline, DV support groups, and case management (i.e., assessment, care planning, advocacy, and financial literacy). We also provide culturally sensitive counseling sessions with trained staff members who help each client heal from their trauma and build healthy relationships.

Domestic violence is a pervasive and deeply rooted issue that affects individuals and families across the globe. It encompasses various forms of abuse, such as physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial abuse, perpetrated by one partner against another within an intimate relationship.

The consequences of domestic violence are severe, leading to physical injuries, emotional trauma, and sometimes even death. Addressing this issue requires a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics involved in abusive relationships, which is where tools like the Power and Control Wheel come into play.

Combating domestic violence requires awareness, education, and support systems that empower survivors to break free from the cycle of abuse. The Power and Control Wheel serves as an important educational resource, shedding light on the tactics used by abusers and emphasizing the need for a society that stands against domestic violence, supporting survivors on their journey to safety & healing.