Since 1979, the East Los Angeles Women’s Center (ELAWC) has partnered with Los Angeles General Medical Center to provide trauma-informed care to survivors of gender based violence.
In 2014, ELAWC became co-located at The Wellness Center on the medical campus, significantly improving response time, ensuring survivors receive immediate support.
Our services extend beyond direct care. In collaboration with Los Angeles General Medical Center, we advocate for policies and practices that promote social justice and human rights, making ELAWC a trusted, survivor-centered resource for individuals and families at the medical campus.
Why Our Collaboration Matters
Domestic violence is a public health crisis, impacting over 12 million Americans each year. While 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence by an intimate partner, only 25% of cases are reported. However, many survivors are willing to disclose abuse to healthcare providers—70% of patients say they want providers to ask about intimate partner violence.
Together, we are building a nationally recognized model that integrates emergency shelter, family justice center services, and community-based care—creating a more effective, survivor-centered system of support.
As part of this effort, ELAWC brings together healthcare professionals, domestic violence advocates, community organizations, and survivors to identify gaps and improve access to care across Los Angeles County.
Training Request
Healthcare settings offer a vital opportunity to identify abuse, provide education on healthy relationships, and connect survivors to critical support services. Our training bridges a critical gap between healthcare and survivor support. With informed, compassionate care, providers can help save lives.
ELAWC’s Trainings Help Providers:
- Recognize signs of abuse
- Create safe spaces for disclosure
- Connect survivors to critical resources
Healthcare providers are in a unique position to:
- Offer education on healthy relationships
- Screen for domestic violence
- Intervene and connect survivors to support services
Fill out this form to request a training designed to equip your staff with the skills to recognize, support, and connect survivors of domestic violence to assistance and resources.
Have questions or need more info? Reach out to us at [email protected] , we're excited to partner with your team in creating stronger, survivor-centered care in healthcare!
DV Healthcare Kit
ELAWC has developed a toolkit implemented at Los Angeles Medical Center through the Domestic Violence Task Force.
If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to partnering with you to strengthen survivor-centered responses in healthcare.