About The Program

Now an international organization, Cut It Out offers training programs for beauty professionals and cosmetology students to raise awareness of domestic violence, identify physical and emotional warning signs, and effectively and safely refer these clients to local shelters, counselors and authorities.

The Cut It Out training program for salon professionals provides a second defense for victims in a safe environment where most abusers will not follow the victim. The training offers suggestions on identifying suspected abuse victims, presents pointed questions professionals should ask and advocates offering help if the victim doesn’t refuse.

The San Diego Beauty Academy joined the efforts and developed a platform to include enhanced student training, public awareness and education efforts, fundraising, victim support, public service announcements, media outreach and more. San Diego Beauty Academy also offers an incentive program to generate excitement and support among students, educators and school officials for additional local fundraising efforts year-round.

There are several shelters nationwide providing anonymity and assistance. Give back and help raise awareness about domestic violence by donating to a local shelter in your area.