Partners Against Violence, Inc.

Partnering to build healthy relationships, families, communities, and generations that are free from violence. We believe all persons should be able to live free of violence of any kind. We envision a cultural paradigm shift in which no one perpetuates violence. We work in partnership with our communities and Survivors to create a culture of respect and dignity for all persons through Institutional Advocacy, Prevention Education and Awareness Programming.

Established in 1973 as one of the earliest grass roots rape crisis centers in California, we have been providing crisis support and advocacy to survivors of sexual trauma and their families for 50 years. In 1980, San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services was incorporated and recognized as an independent non-profit and a member of the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault. In 2018, we expanded our mission to include supporting victims of all violent crimes with the addition of our Crime Survivor Services Program in San Bernardino County. In April of 2021 we became Partners Against Violence to further unify and grow the nonprofit. Today, we continue our work in the communities of San Bernardino and East Riverside County, serving the largest geographic area of any rape crisis center in the State of California.

Testimonials

Maria A. mother of Ashley, teen Sexual Assault Survivor, "I honestly don't know where to begin. PAV has been a blessing for myself and my daughter. Virginia has been working with her for a little over a year and I've seen a huge difference in her self esteem. I mean we do hit bumps in the road but Virginia is amazing. My daughter loves her and I don't know what I would have done without her. When they say it takes a village to raise children it doesn't always have to be your immediate family. Thank you Virginia for everything you do for us."