April is Child Abuse Prevention month, and Virginia’s General Assembly leaders are hashing out a new state budget. They can support families with kids by expanding Virginia’s Earned Income Tax… read more “Child Abuse Prevention Month is a Chance to Support Families with Kids”
It’s time for Legislative Advocacy Day! First, let’s start with what Legislative Advocacy Day (LAD) is. Legislative advocacy centers around measures to introduce, implement, and iterate on legislation. It… read more “Legislative Advocacy Day, February 2”
In July and August 2021, the Action Alliance hosted its second Honeycomb Retreat, a free arts and creative expression-based retreat for young advocates, activists, and movement builders ages 18-24.… read more “Changing the Game: Meet the New Youth Action Council Members”
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””
Where We Are and Where We’re GoingThis piece is the third in the blog series, “Dreaming Up a More Liberated Future” which will explore how we (as a country, … read more “Sexual and Domestic Violence Agencies and Law Enforcement, Part 2 of 2”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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