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”
Category: Intersectionality
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”
Resource Release: New 2020 Virginia Law
The 2020 General Assembly Session is officially behind us. However, the work of Virginia’s legislators and policy leaders is far from over. As we make our way through a deadly … read more “Resource Release: New 2020 Virginia Law”
Statement on Police Brutality and Working for Racial Justice
The Action Alliance explicitly denounces the senseless and unjust murders of Black people at the hands of law enforcement, as well as the continued threats against their lives and well-being for simply… read more “Statement on Police Brutality and Working for Racial Justice”
We Need More than Words
With the recent assassinations of Black people at the hands of the police and racists in this country, there have been calls for solidarity and the need for allyship. The… read more “We Need More than Words”
Solidarity Calls for More than Outrage on Social Media
Despite her claims otherwise, Amy Cooper knew exactly what she was doing when she called 911 to make a false report that Chris Cooper was threatening her in New York… read more “Solidarity Calls for More than Outrage on Social Media”
Spotlighting Agencies Supporting Asian American Survivors
This May as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Action Alliance highlights the work of two member agencies offering culturally specific support to Asian and Asian… read more “Spotlighting Agencies Supporting Asian American Survivors”