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the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma

FVSAI d/b/a The Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) is a 501(c)(3) organization that condemns violence and oppression in all its forms. We stand with all who work for equality and peace. IVAT is a leading international resource and training center, founded in 1984 as FVSAI and headquartered in San Diego, California with a satellite office in Hawai`i and Maryland.

We host 2 international summits annually, house 3 academic journals, maintain several research databases, provide program evaluation, consultation, and a wide array of trainings addressing violence, abuse and trauma-- many of which can be used toward specialty certificates and continuing education, and offer vital professional and clinical services to San Diego County and beyond. We believe collaboration across systems is key to putting an end to violence and abuse.

Every $40 donation received allows us to provide one hour of psychological treatment services to a child, adolescent or adult in San Diego County who has been affected by violence, abuse or trauma.