The Redondo Beach Police Department will hold its 17th annual candlelight vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Saturday, Oct. 17, on the department's front lawn at 401 Diamond Street.

The free, public event runs from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

It is open to survivors, family members and anyone who wants to show support, according to the department's event page. The 2026 national Domestic Violence Awareness Month theme is "With Survivors, Always," a call to keep showing up for survivors long after October ends. Purple is the official color of the month.

Past vigils have included remarks from local leaders and advocates, a candle lighting and a moment of reflection for people affected by domestic violence. Attendees are welcome to come alone or bring friends, family and coworkers.

Street parking is available on Diamond Street and surrounding blocks. Organizers recommend arriving 10 to 15 minutes early. Residents with accessibility questions can call the City of Redondo Beach at (310) 372-1171.

South Bay resources for survivors

The RBPD's Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Program has offered emergency assistance, emotional support and crisis intervention to Redondo Beach residents since 1996, according to the department's website. Volunteer advocates are on call around the clock and respond to domestic violence scenes alongside officers. The program's phone number is (310) 379-2477, ext. 3548.

Several other organizations serve South Bay residents:

  • Rainbow Services in San Pedro offers emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling and legal advocacy. 24-hour hotline: (310) 547-9343.
  • 1736 Family Crisis Center operates shelters and provides counseling, legal services and crisis support across Los Angeles County. 24-hour hotlines: (310) 379-3620 and (310) 370-5902.
  • Community's Child in Torrance provides housing, life skills training and education for women and their infants. Main office: (310) 534-4040.
  • WomenShelter of Long Beach provides crisis intervention and emergency shelter. 24-hour hotline: (562) 437-4663.
  • Peace Over Violence offers emergency response, counseling and violence prevention education countywide. Hotlines: (310) 392-8381 and (213) 626-3393.

For immediate danger, call 911. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-799-7233 or by texting START to 88788.

Upcoming South Bay events

  • Wednesday, Oct. 21: Manhattan Beach town hall on downtown safety concerns, following a recent robbery. Details at southbaytide.com.