Gender-Based Violence
KFAM works to break the cycle of violence in the Korean American community by offering intervention and prevention services for Korean American survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Our services include counseling, crisis intervention, survivor support, culturally specific education, and community outreach to increase awareness and improve access to resources. All client services are available in Korean and English.
About Gender-Based Violence Program
Survivor Support Services:
. 24-Hour Hotline: (213) 338-0472
. Counseling
. Emergency shelter referrals/housing assistance
. Family Law Clinic
. Public benefits assistance
. Job training/employment support
. Financial empowerment
. Court, police, and hospital accompaniment
. Interpretation and translation support
. Linkages to other organizations (law enforcement, lawyers, etc.)
Outreach & Education:
. 40-Hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training
. Parenting education
. Educational workshops tailored to community needs (e.g., setting boundaries, building healthy relationships)
GBV Victim Counseling/Case Management
KFAM GBV Advocates provide support to adult and child victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and family violence. From crisis intervention and counseling to bridging support and aftercare, our services help victims stabilize when in crisis and guide them through a process of recovery and rebuilding lives free from violence.
If you are experiencing violence and need support, contact our 24-hour hotline: (213) 338-0472.
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Domestic Violence Survivor Support Group “Life Beyond”
“Life Beyond” is a support group for Korean-speaking domestic violence survivors. It is facilitated by a trained domestic violence advocate, and welcomes survivors currently experiencing abuse as well as those who have experienced abusive relationships in the past.
“Life Beyond” provides a safe and supportive space where survivors can find strength in one another, continue their healing journey, and work toward independence while breaking the cycle of violence together.
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Family Law Clinics
In collaboration with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California (AJSOCAL), KFAM hosts weekly Korean-language family law clinics.
For individuals facing family law matters (e.g. divorce, child custody, domestic violence) or immigration-related issues, KFAM will arrange a free meeting with a Korean-speaking attorney who can provide legal consultation, advice, and (in some cases) representation in court cases.
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Batterer’s Intervention Program
KFAM is certified by the LA County Probation Office to run a 52-week Batterer’s Intervention Program for court-ordered clients to address their use of violence. Consisting of a series of structured training sessions and group support, the program is designed to teach participants how to stop or prevent violence through self-awareness, acceptance of personal responsibility, and mastery of new behaviors and alternative skills in communication, conflict resolution, and anger management.
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Community Outreach & Education
KFAM GBV works to change the societal norms that allow violence to persist and prevent survivors from seeking help. We offer the California state certified 40-hour Domestic Violence Advocate Training twice a year and provide customized trainings and workshops upon request.
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