When we think about what we want for our children in schools, we think about the joy of learning and exploration, building friendships that could last a lifetime, and the… read more “Building Healthy Futures for ALL Virginia Students”
Recently, I served as the officiant at my child’s wedding. After the ceremony, the wedding photographer approached me, not for a picture, but to share an insight. While she had… read more “Harm and Accountability and a Wedding”
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””
It feels like a far-off and distant past, but just over a year ago, we were gearing up for a 2020 General Assembly Session that was promising to deliver on… read more “Why Virginia Should Fund Violence Prevention”
A guest blog by Ali Faruk, Families Forward VirginiaWe all wish things were different. Most of us caregivers, especially those of us with young children, are struggling with our… read more “Helping Families Create Safe and Nurturing Environments at Home”
As a Black and gay male, I understand the urgency of addressing the HIV epidemic that affects me and others within our community. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, February 7,… read more “A Brief Reflection on the Intersections between Race, HIV, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity”
Preliminary definitions (from morethantwo.com): RESPONSIBLE (or CONSENSEUAL or ETHICAL) NON-MONOGAMY: Any relationship that is not sexually and/or emotionally exclusive by the explicit agreement and with the full … read more “Healthy Boundaries and Consensual Non-Monogamy”
The 2020 Session of the Virginia General Assembly is off and running—and it is exciting to see an increasingly diverse group of elected leaders consider so many new policy … read more “Building Thriving Communities”
The end of the year provides many of us with an opportunity to slow down, to reflect on the events of the past year, and to spend time in deep… read more “It’s Time for Virginia to Invest in Prevention”
As the mother of two daughters I sometimes struggle with the way things are versus the way things should be when encouraging them to become brave, bold, and confident women.… read more “Raising My Daughters In An Unmuted Society (or Somebody’s Always Got Somethin’ To Say)”
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