Creating Safe, United Communities Since 1993

Together, We Are
the Peace
We Seek.

Rooted in the streets and powered by love, we bring people together to stop the violence, increase the peace, and uplift communities across Southern California.

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32,300+
Lives reached through outreach, education & intervention
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16,000+
Youth mentored — choosing peace over violence
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170+
Community allies: schools, faith groups & agencies
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Who We Are

Transforming Communities.
Saving Lives.
Creating Peace.

Founded in 1993, STV addresses root causes of violence in Southern California — promoting awareness, empowerment, and accountability around the impacts of violence and trauma through strong community partnerships.

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Khalid Shah, Founder & Chairman Emeritus — 30+ years building peace
What We Do

Our Programs

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Youth Intervention & Mentorship
Empowering young people to choose peace over violence.
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Conflict Resolution
Court-ordered and community-based de-escalation training.
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Anger Management
Certified programs for individuals, couples, and families.
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Domestic Violence
Intervention and survivor support that breaks cycles of abuse.
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Parenting & Family
Evidence-based parenting classes to strengthen households.
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Substance Abuse
Prevention, intervention, and recovery support programs.
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"Every number represents a life touched, a family supported, and a community made stronger."

— Khalid Shah, Founder & Chairman Emeritus

30 Years of Service

Three Decades.
One Mission.
Thousands of Lives.

From the streets of South LA in 1993 to 32,300+ lives reached today — explore the full history, milestone by milestone.

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1993
Foundation
STV Founded by Khalid Shah
2003
Programs
Court-Ordered Services Launch
2012
Milestone
10,000+ Lives Reached
2025
Today
32,300+ Lives — Still Growing
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What's Happening

STV in the News

Breaking
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KABC7 Eyewitness News
Vigil Honors Woman, 22, Fatally Shot in South LA as Family Demands Justice
STV organized a community vigil demanding accountability and renewed investment in violence prevention.
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Partnership
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Press Release
STV Joins INKERIJ Foundation for #Project2192
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Community
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Local Coverage
Local Groups Unite to Offer Violence Prevention Strategies
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How You Can Help

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Donate

Fund intervention programs, counseling, and youth mentorship across Southern California.

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Enroll

Public or court-ordered training in anger management, DV prevention, parenting, and more.

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Partner

Schools, faith orgs, businesses, and agencies — partner with us for community safety.

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STV Allied Health Education Centers

Sponsor a Young Person's
Path to Nursing School.

The STVAHEC Nursing Scholarship funds tuition for youth from underserved Southern California communities to complete a state-approved CNA program — launching healthcare careers and transforming lives. Scholarships start at $50.

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$2,500
Covers a full CNA program — one scholarship changes one life
10–13
Weeks to a certified healthcare career in California
$50
Minimum gift — every dollar goes directly to a student
CDPH
State-approved program — BPPE & CDPH certified
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Every Dollar Saves Lives.

30+ years of proven impact. Your donation funds real programs, real mentors, real change.

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