Calling all advocates from Virginia’s sexual and domestic violence agencies! Join us for our annual DAY OF ACTION in Richmond! We need your voice now more than ever!

Local agencies providing life-saving services for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, and trafficking are facing a financial crisis like we’ve never seen. Drastic and ongoing cuts to the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program has resulted in a $22.5 million dollar reduction in awards to Virginia in just the last 5 years (federal fiscal years 2020-2024). The portion of these funds that go to Virginia’s 70+ sexual and domestic violence agencies, to ensure frontline, 24/7 crisis response to victims in communities, has been cut by a whopping 54%, or $13.5 million dollars, in the last 5 years alone (state fiscal years 2020-2025).

As a result of these ongoing and devastating cuts, the community safety-net for victims is rapidly eroding. But we can turn this around. Virginia must continue to PUT VICTIMS FIRST.

In 2025, the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance is asking policy leaders for $8.25 million in state funding that, when combined with current state funds and projected VOCA funds, will restore Virginia to a total of $27.75M/year for sexual and domestic violence services.

Join us on January 29th and January 30th as we rally for sustainable, robust, and effective responses for victims in our communities! Please see our schedule of events below:

Wednesday January 29th
The Women’s Club at the Bolling Haxall House
211 E. Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220
Parking lot on-site with overflow street parking

2pm Registration
2:30pm Welcome
2:45pm Legislative Advocacy Primer
3:30pm Break
3:45pm Briefing on 2025 Legislative Priorities and talking points
4:30pm Legislative meeting practice runs
5pm Happy hour reception for advocates, with special guests!
6pm Check into hotels, get dinner in town, and get a good night’s sleep!

Thursday January 30th
General Assembly Building
201 N. 9th Street
Richmond, VA 23219

7am – Noon Legislative visits (made in advance with your legislator)
*Action Alliance staff available throughout the day on 1st floor of General Assembly Building in Cafeteria