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Want to learn more about PREA, the Prison Rape Elimination Act, and how it’s implemented in Virginia? Want to learn more about working with incarcerated survivors, both in juvenile facilities and adult facilities? Can we expand our work to disrupt the trauma-to-prison pipeline? Join us for our virtual 2021 PREA Summit, presented in two parts. … ›
In 2019 the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance (Action Alliance) adopted a new vision statement. We seek a radically hopeful future where: people are free and have what they need to reach their full potential; relationships, families, and communities are healthy, equitable, nourishing, and joyful; government, institutions, and systems are rooted in equity … ›
We're thrilled that you've decided to join us for our annual Legislative Advocacy Day on Wednesday, February 2nd, 2022! It's always an amazing experience to see survivors, advocates, and movement partners roaming the (virtual and physical) halls of the General Assembly, lifting the voices of survivors and advocating for policies that seek to respond to and prevent violence in our communities. Policy leaders want to … ›
Join us in person or virtually for our annual Legislative Advocacy Day! It's always an amazing experience to see survivors, advocates, and movement partners roaming the (virtual and physical) halls of the General Assembly, lifting the voices of survivors and advocating for policies that seek to respond to and prevent violence in our communities. … ›
Join us on Friday, February 18th from 11:00 pm -12:30 pm for a discussion on how we are keeping our shelters staffed as we, organizations and advocates, navigate the ongoing pandemic. This is an open discussion for shelter advocates and a space to receive support and resources as we work together to continue serving survivors … ›
Registration for the March 16 Reproductive Health training is closed. If you are interested, you may register for the June 1 training. Where: Zoom Register here for the June 1 training: https://bit.ly/reprohealthJune1
Bring your lunch and join the Action Alliance’s Project for the Empowerment of Survivors (PES) for an informal lunch conversation. PES provides advice and information on a variety of legal issues to survivors. You’ll learn about the legal helpline, PES services, and how you can access these resources. Advocates will have the chance to ask … ›
Join The Action Alliance for our May Conference. It will be held virtually so you can join from wherever! Attendees will learn trauma informed principals that can be taken back and put into place in their agencies. Please plan to attend on May 11 and May 18. Cost is $125 per agency.
This training is open to advocates, reproductive health providers, and clinic staff. Through this training, participants will become familiar with the dynamics of sexual and reproductive coercion and learn the value of taking a trauma-informed, universal education approach to interactions with clients and patients. Participants will increase comfort and general understanding of reproductive health services … ›
Join us on Thursday, June 9th from 10 am-12 pm for the first of our statewide 2022 State and Local Partners meetings! This invitation is open to advocates, preventionists, and other partners serving survivors and/or supporting community education on healthy relationships. We will continue to hold virtual gatherings until we can be together safely again. … ›
Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Agencies