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One way we describe an integral practice in primary prevention is to water your roots deep. Which means that the prevention work you do should exist deeply in the places that you would like to make the greatest impact. For this training we will be discussing how to weave primary prevention into your community and … ›
We will host our Annual Action Alliance Business Membership Meeting virtually on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 1-2:30 pm. For the Zoom link, please reach out to Leisha Santilli @ lsantilli@vsdvalliance.org
For Whom: Advocates and leaders in the field of sexual and domestic violence advocacy, intervention, and prevention Why: Dedicated time and space to fit your schedule, as well as your wellness-related intentions and barriers. This 45-minute one-on-one coaching supports your exploration of how to be connected, well, and whole in this work – from the … ›
What: A.W.E. Group Sessions (Advocate Wellness Experiences) Why: Advocate Wellness Experience Sessions are: ● Time to HONOR the INNER experience of advocates ● Space to BE with those who get it ● Guidance to RE-CENTER... ● So can we show up to this work whole, and WELL. Drop into these monthly sessions to prioritize taking … ›
DV BAT: This training is designed for advocates in their first year of work in the field of Domestic Violence Advocacy. Participants will be able to identify and define domestic and intimate partner violence; learn the building blocks for a trauma informed response and broaden their understanding of risk assessment and safety planning. Participants will … ›
The People of Color Caucus was formed to create a space where folks of color can come together to be in community and foster connections and have connections on how to amplify each others voices. Caucuses are for Action Alliance members only. In 2024, we have a lot of opportunities to meet and we hope … ›
What: Let’s begin to imagine robust strategies and practices for sustained wellness, connection and power. For whom: Advocates, preventionists, outreach staff, and agency leadership are all invited to participate. Sexual and domestic violence programs seeking to bring about organizational change will benefit from identifying a diverse team to participate in attending as many sessions as … ›
What: An experiential gathering integrating a foundation of wellness and wholeness into life. We will explore robust strategies and move from habits to practices. For whom: Advocates, preventionists, outreach staff, and agency leadership are all invited to participate. Bring a diverse team from your organization to help your organizational wellness practices stick! Why: Deepening the … ›
These quarterly gatherings of advocates, preventionists, sexual and domestic violence agency administrators, state funders and other partners serving survivors of violence are opportunities for connection and collaboration on the local, regional, and state level. The State and Local Partners Meetings are a unique opportunity for agencies to share their expertise and experiences from the front … ›
Virginia was one of 25 states and territories across the U.S. to participate in Restoryation, a national storytelling project and needs assessment among professionals working in the movement to end sexual and domestic violence. Restoryation not only offered time to pause and reflect on the impact of the previous 3 years on ourselves and … ›
Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Agencies