Upcoming Events
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Intention-based Graphic Design
Virtual- ZoomThe stories we tell through graphic design show our community who we are and what we value most. Our designs are often a first impression and set the tone for the relationships we’ll cultivate and the audiences we reach. Your graphic design can tell a story that captures your mission and values with intention. Throughout … ›
Governing Body Mini-Retreat
Virtual- ZoomThe Governing Body is comprised of 21 members who are responsible for the governance of the Action Alliance and guide its policies. Under Action Alliance by-laws, the Governing Body has representation from all geographic areas of Virginia, at least one-third of representatives are from member sexual and domestic violence agencies, at least one-third of representatives … ›
Honeycomb Retreat 2021
Virtual- ZoomThe Honeycomb Retreat is a free and online arts and creative expression-based retreat for young advocates, activists, & movement builders ages 18-24 throughout the state of Virginia. Organized by the Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance, The Honeycomb Retreat will be held over the course of 3 weekends (July 30-August 1, August 7-8, and August 13-15). Fellows will participate in … ›
Honeycomb Retreat 2021 Closing Keynote
Virtual- ZoomAbout the Keynote: This keynote will focus on building towards futures free from violence that also touches on the power of youth organizing/leadership and how we can bring creativity, arts, and healing into this work. Leading our keynote will be Je'Kendria Trahan, facilitator, healer, artist, community organizer, and executive director at Collective Action for Safe … ›
Attachment Theory in Action: Building Resilience Between Caregivers and Children
Virtual- ZoomBuilding Resilience Between Caregivers and Children is a workshop for advocates and preventionists alike. The workshop will connect the dots between attachment theory and programs and services to build resilience between caregivers and children. Attachment theory describes how the bond between caregivers and children influences relationships in the present as well as the future. Participants … ›
Directors’ Forum: Let’s Build Strong, Healthy, Vibrant Communities Together!
Virtual- ZoomLet's Build Strong, Healthy, Vibrant Communities Together! What role do sexual and domestic violence agencies have in building strong, healthy, vibrant communities now and into the future? How can we as advocates activate women's civic engagement around issues that really matter to them; issues like good schools, access to health care, living wages, and equal opportunities? How can we connect those issues to the economic, racial, reproductive, and gender justice that will meet the needs of survivors, their children, and even future generations?
Holiday- Labor Day
The Action Alliance office is "closed". The Virginia Statewide Hotline continues to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.