Each year, the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance hosts Act. Honor. Hope., an event to recognize individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond to turn… read more “40 Years of Action: Act. Honor. Hope. Virtual Gala”
In this past year, we have been able to witness the inherent power that young people possess. It was young people who led and organized marches to honor and demand… read more “The Honeycomb Retreat: Centering the Voices of Youth Survivors, Advocates, and Activists”
In April, the Action Alliance co-hosted a panel discussion titled, “When Trust is Exploited in Youth Sports” to raise awareness of and work to prevent sexual assault in youth sports.… read more “Key Points from “When Trust is Exploited in Youth Sports””
On Wednesday, January 13, the Virginia General Assembly officially gaveled in and convened virtually for the 2021 legislative session. With the backdrop of an ongoing deadly pandemic, white supremacist violence… read more “Get Ready for Virtual Legislative Advocacy Day”
Each year, the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance hosts Act. Honor. Hope., an event that honors leaders and community members who have taken extraordinary action to bring… read more “Del. Charniele Herring to Be Recognized With HOPE Award”
The Action Alliance is proud to be hosting a Richmond screening of the documentary Moananuiākea: One Ocean. One Canoe. One People this month. Moananuiākea celebrates the historic worldwide voyage of… read more “Moananuiākea: One Ocean. One Canoe. One People.”
I’ll never forget the first time I attended a State and Local Partners meeting. I had just started with the Action Alliance and was invited to attend this meeting a… read more “Partnership through the State and Local Partners Meetings”
Last week, Action Alliance staff traveled to Charlottesville to attend the 11th Annual SARA (Sexual Assault Resource Agency) Awards Breakfast. We cherish opportunities to be included in our… read more “Happy 40th Anniversary, SARA!”
Each year, the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance hosts Act. Honor. Hope., an event to recognize individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond to turn… read more “2019 Act. Honor. Hope.”
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM). Though not officially observed until 1989, Domestic Violence Awareness Month has been observed since 1987, when it evolved from the National Coalition Against… read more “Domestic Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM) Across Virginia”
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