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releases from the Mary Byron Foundation Numerous services offered at new family violence center Los Angeles— The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) at the Los Angeles County and USC Medical Center has named a group therapy room at its new facility in honor of Mary Byron. The VIP’s S. Mark Taper Foundation Family Advocacy Center is home to the nation’s first hospital-based center dedicated to providing medical and mental health services to victims of family violence and sexual assault. “Mary’s Room” was designed as a child-friendly and fully accessible group therapy room. The Mary Byron Foundation, a nationally-focused, public grant-making charity, is named in honor of a young woman whose murder led to the creation of VINE®, the nation’s first automated victim notification system. The Foundation recognized the VIP earlier this year with its Celebrating Solutions Award, a $10,000 cash prize that highlights innovative efforts in the fight against domestic violence. The VIP provides a “one stop shop” environment offering medical, mental health, protective, legal and social services to victims of family violence and sexual assault throughout Los Angeles County. The S. Mark Taper Foundation Family Advocacy Center allows the VIP to double its mental health therapy, case management, and advocacy services. “The Violence Intervention Program is tackling the issue of violence against women head-on,” said Pat Byron, Mary’s mother and president of the Foundation. “It is an outstanding program and I am deeply touched that the VIP would choose to pay tribute to Mary in this way.” About the Foundation The Mary Byron Foundation was established in October 2000 with the help of Appriss® Inc. — the company that created and continues to provide the VINE service. Contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations make it possible for the Foundation to provide funding and educational opportunities to communities that demonstrate collaboration and innovation in the fight against domestic violence. More information about the Mary Byron Foundation and its programs can be accessed at www.marybyronfoundation.org.
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