Black History Month Resource List
“Citation is how we acknowledge our debt to those who came before; those who helped us find our way when the way was obscured because we deviated from the paths … read more “Black History Month Resource List”
Category: Intersectionality
Why Virginia Should Fund Violence Prevention
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”
Reflections on the Government’s Execution of Lisa Montgomery
I start my day today with a very heavy heart. In the dark hours of the morning, our federal government executed Lisa Montgomery, the only female inmate on federal… read more “Reflections on the Government’s Execution of Lisa Montgomery”
Transformative Justice and Gender-based Violence Intervention and Prevention
Below is an excerpt from “How can advocates better understand Transformative Justice and its connection to gender-based violence intervention and prevention work?” a blog post by Laura Chow… read more “Transformative Justice and Gender-based Violence Intervention and Prevention”
A Different Way Forward for Responding to Mental Health Crises
On October 26, 2020, Walter Wallace, Jr. experienced a mental health crisis that ultimately led to his death. Concerned for Walter’s wellbeing, his family called 911 three times that day,… read more “A Different Way Forward for Responding to Mental Health Crises”
Punishment Is Not Accountability
This piece is the first in the blog series, “Dreaming Up a More Liberated Future” which will explore how we (as a country, and as a movement to end gender-based … read more “Punishment Is Not Accountability”
It Begins With Each of Us Using Our Voice: Voting as an Extension of Sexual and Domestic Violence Advocacy
Wouldn’t it be great if our elected officials – from Congressional representatives to Commonwealth’s Attorneys and local School Board members – shared in our dream of a Virginia free of… read more “It Begins With Each of Us Using Our Voice: Voting as an Extension of Sexual and Domestic Violence Advocacy”
Making the 2020 Census Count for Us
Too often, people and communities most in need of resources lack access to them. In the U.S., the distribution of resources and political power is based on the census, which… read more “Making the 2020 Census Count for Us”
Centering Survivors in Virginia’s Special General Assembly Session
This week, legislators reconvene in Richmond for a special session to address Virginia’s biennial budget, which has been severely impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to consider policy measures… read more “Centering Survivors in Virginia’s Special General Assembly Session”
The Action Alliance Affirms the “Moment of Truth” Statement of Commitment to Black Lives
The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, along with 44 other coalitions, has proudly signed on to the national Moment of Truth: Statement of Commitment to Black Lives.… read more “The Action Alliance Affirms the “Moment of Truth” Statement of Commitment to Black Lives”