Surviving the Trauma of Relationship Violence Delve into a deeper understanding of the challenges, experiences, and resources for those affected by relationship violence in OC World’s newest program — "Surviving the Trauma of Relationship Violence" featuring Maricela Rios-Faust, CEO of Human Options. Gain insights into the emotions and experiences of those who lived through the cycle. The intergenerational impact leaves lingering trauma for victims and their children. Listen to professionals in the field as they describe the long-term implications. Understand this complex issue that transcends all cultures. OC World Event Marks Two-Year Anniversary OC World, Orange County’s sole public affairs news and features program, recently celebrated its two-year anniversary by recognizing major supporters and friends of the nonprofit media organization. Held at The Cove UCI, the event included presentations tied to the county’s current media landscape by Co-Founder/Co-Producer Dr. Manuel Gomez, Community Philanthropist Keith Swayne, and President/CEO Orange County Community Foundation Shelley Hoss. Introduced at the event were OC World’s sponsors: Wells Fargo Bank, Singleton Foundation, and Farmers & [...]

OC World Announces New Collaboration with UCI’s Center for Educational Partnerships OC World is proud to announce a new partnership with UCI's nationally and internationally recognized Center for Educational Partnerships. The Center’s leader, Dr. Stephanie Reyes-Tuccio, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Educational Partnerships, and Dr. Manuel Gomez, Co-Founder of OC World, have agreed to initiate a special program that will provide professional level internship experiences to UCI students interested in pursuing careers in media and communications. Selected students will have a unique Orange County based opportunity to engage in professional learning across the entire spectrum of OC World multi-media productions. Opportunities from research to news/narrative writing, from filming to editing and to final broadcast of OC World to 15.5 million viewers from Santa Barbara to San Diego over the KLCS-PBS channel. “This exciting new partnership will connect UCI to our broader community in a powerful new way, allowing the public to access the latest advances in knowledge and public engagement opportunities across the campus from Science and Health to Humanities and the Arts. [...]