Virginia Sexual & Domestic Violence Action Alliance

POC Caucus Meeting
2021-05-11 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-04-27 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-04-13 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-03-23 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-03-09 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-02-23 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-02-09 15:30 - 17:00, 2021-01-26 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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Quarterly Prevention Meeting
2021-05-07 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-02-05 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual- Zoom

Virtual Training Modules Office Hours
2021-05-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-06 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-03-02 15:00 - 16:00
We hold monthly Office Hours each month for participants in each of our three virtual training modules: Principles of Primary Prevention, Advocacy Core Training, and Trauma, Justice, and Oppression. These Office Hours are a space for participants to connect with each other and a technical assistance (TA) provider/trainer from the Action Alliance staff and Training Institute Faculty. Attending at least one Office Hour session is required to receive your course completion certificate. You may use this time to ask questions, get new resources, and discuss the material.
WHEN: The first Tuesday of the month from 3-4pm EST
WHERE: Virtually, on Zoom
REGISTER: To register for Office Hours, click here. To sign up for our Virtual Training Modules, click here.

Virtual UPLC Statewide Gathering
2021-05-04 09:30 - 2021-05-05 15:00 | Virtual- Zoom

VADATA for Advanced Users
2021-04-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual- Zoom

VADATA for New Users Training
2021-04-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Virtual- Zoom

Black Preventionist Space
2021-04-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual- Zoom

Celebrating Youth Empowerment: Introduction to the Youth Are Curriculum
2021-04-22 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual- Zoom
This webinar is an interactive introduction to the the YOUTH ARE curriculum! The webinar will share information about the curriculum’s creators, frameworks, and activities. Developed for and by youth, this webinar is open to adult facilitators and peer leaders who are interested in building youth leadership as a part of their gender-based violence primary prevention strategy.
Click here to register!

Violence Prevention in Action ECHO Clinic
2021-04-21 10:30 - 12:00
Hosted once per quarter and primarily open to prevention staff at SDVAs. Project ECHO is an international model for training and peer-to-peer learning that was originally developed for use by doctors and other medical providers, and we’ve adapted it for sexual & intimate partner violence prevention. This virtual learning space is the most structured of our Zooms, more like a highly interactive webinar or brainstorming session where everyone participates in real time. Each ECHO Clinic includes a case presentation from a local preventionist and a brief training component related to best practices. Come prepared to ask questions, make recommendations, and connect with other prevention staff across Virginia.

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Virtual Basic Intensive Advocacy Training
2021-04-19 13:00 - 2021-04-21 16:00
The BIAT is a collaborative 2.5-day training designed for both victim-witness and sexual and domestic violence agency early career advocates who are in their first two years of advocacy work.
This training provides and overview of the role and responsibility of advocates; the guiding principles of a trauma informed response and the impact and effects of trauma on individuals; an overview of the civil and criminal justice system and tools available for effective advocacy; the importance of a collaborative response and the value of self-care and self- reflection in our work to support victims of violence.
The BIAT provides participants with the opportunity to learn about statewide resources that can support their work as well as opportunities to network and enhance relationships with others doing victim advocacy work in Virginia.
WHEN: Monday 4/19: 1pm-4pm, Tuesday 4/20: 10am-4pm, Wednesday 4/21: 10am-4pm
WHERE: Virtually, on Zoom
HOW MUCH: $80 for VVAN or VSDVAA members. $100 for non-members
REGISTER: Register online here by April 1.

When Trust is Exploited in Youth Sports: Healing after sexual assault & abuse
2021-04-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual- Zoom
Over the last few years we have heard countless stories of sexual assault and abuse of children at the hands of their coaches, from USA Gymnastics to the world of competitive all-star cheerleading. Unfortunately, not much is changing to stop and prevent the abuse. Join us as we speak with parents, former youth athletes, clinicians and advocates to discuss the grooming methods used to gain the trust of parents, athletes and hear from two former athletes who were sexually assaulted by their coaches.
Accessibility: This event will have automated captions and materials will be sent in advance in at least size 14 font.
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Director's Forum: Moment of Truth Letter
2021-03-25 13:00 - 16:00

Governing Body Meeting
2021-03-11 09:00 - 17:00
The 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 are survivors, and at least one-third of representatives are of historically oppressed communities in Virginia.

New Member Orientation
2021-02-24 12:30 - 13:30

Youth Connection Zoom
2021-02-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual- Zoom
Hosted 1-2 times per quarter and open to YOUTH ages 18-24. This is a brand new space and we need your help getting this info to young people you work with. These Zooms are an opportunity for young activists, advocates, and artists in Virginia to connect with their peers across the state, build new skills, learn more about anti-oppression, and strategies to end sexual & intimate partner violence.
Register: http://bit.ly/VAYOUTHCONNECTION

State and Local Partners Meeting
2021-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual- Zoom

Holiday- President's Day
2021-02-15
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.

Legislative Advocacy Day 2021
2021-01-27 08:00 - 13:00 | Virtual- Zoom
We’re thrilled to have you join us (virtually!) for our annual Legislative Advocacy Day on Wednesday, January 27, 2021! It’s always an amazing experience to see survivors, advocates, and allies filling the halls of the General Assembly. This year, we’re asking advocates and preventionists to join us from every corner of Virginia to fill the VIRTUAL halls of the General Assembly as we lift survivor voices and advocate for policies that will respond to and prevent violence.
In 2020 we successfully advocated for the passage of new protective order and firearms laws, housing protections for survivors, and the initiation of a first ever state sexual and domestic violence prevention fund. However, given the state’s emergency need to redirect funds to COVID-19 response efforts, final deposits were never made in our new prevention fund.
NOW more than ever, as we have seen violence, evictions, and job insecurity on the rise for survivors, it is time for our policy leaders to invest in sexual and domestic violence prevention. Policy leaders want to hear from you about how our prevention efforts help to create a Virginia where ALL families and individuals can fully thrive!
Register online here.
SCHEDULE OF DAY’S EVENTS:
Welcome & Virtual Legislative Reception
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Attend Virtual Visits with your Legislators
9:00 AM – NOON
Be sure to make appointments with your legislators in advance! You can find your legislators here: http://ow.ly/tCG330mRiwW
Zoom breakout space available
9:00AM – NOON
This is a virtual space available for participants to connect with Action Alliance staff, take breaks, debrief visits, and recharge before the next meeting!
Sexual & Domestic Violence Advocates virtually gather in House Gallery to be recognized by the Virginia House of Delegates.
12:00 PM NOON
Join a Committee meeting!
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please note that scheduling visits with your legislators is done on your own and in advance! You can begin reaching out to schedule visits now. The earlier the better. To find out who your representatives are, or to find their contact information, please click here: https://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/
Need help reaching out to your representatives? Looking for a script? Refer to our handy Legislative Advocacy Guide for answers to these questions and more!
Want a refresher course of Legislative Advocacy 101? Check out our recorded presentation here.
Click here to register for Virtual Legislative Advocacy Day!
