The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica is part of a youth development service for young people in need offering a positive alternative to the streets and unsupervised homes for youth ages 7-18.
www.smbgc.org
(310) 393-9629
Human Services Independent Living, Legal Services, Lifelong Learning The Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution program at John Adams and Lincoln Middle schools in Santa Monica is part of Los Angeles County Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Services. The program's goals are to empower young people to resolve conflicts and create safer, more peaceful school campuses. Students in the Peer Mediation and Conflict Resolution program learn and practice communication and mediation skills that offer an alternative to verbal and physical violence through use of "problem solving" methods. More than 80 students each year act as Peer Mediators at John Adams and Lincoln Middle schools where they assist fellow students resolve conflict peacefully. Student mediators are trained by the Los Angeles County Bar Association and other professionals.
www.lacba.org
(213) 896-6564
Human Services Legal Services LAFLA provides free legal services to income-qualified Santa Monica residents in tenant/landlord, family law/domestic violence, government benefits and consumer law. It operates the Domestic Violence Restraining Order Clinic located in the Santa Monica Courthouse.
www.lafla.org
(310) 899-6200
Human Services Legal Services