The Vagina Monologues – April 26 & 27 in Richmond,VA
V‑DAY Richmond 2013 JOINS GLOBAL EFFORT TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS V-Day Richmond 2013 Presents a Benefit Production of THE VAGINA … Continue reading »
1. Anti-Violence Advocate
National Day of Silence
Do you know what the Day of Silence is? If everyone didn’t speak for a day, how would you react? … Continue reading »
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
One of the focus areas in April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of child … Continue reading »
Campus Sexual Assault Taskforce
The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance has started a new taskforce focused on sexual assault’s on campus – … Continue reading »
International Women’s Day – a global event born out of the labour movement.
While every day is women’s day, today is the day we are celebrated around the world. Today is International Women’s … Continue reading »
2. Legislative Alerts
Need More VOCA $$–Contact Congress TODAY!
ACT NOW: Ask Your Representative to support releasing $ 1 Billion from the VOCA Fund! We are all disappointed and concerned about … Continue reading »
Press Release from the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance on VAWA passing
February 28, 2013 (repost for the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance) The bipartisan Violence Against Women Act … Continue reading »
A couple of reposts on the passage of VAWA! (Center for American Progress & Feminist Majority)
For Immediate Release February 28, 2013 Contact Madeline Meth, 202.741.6277 mmeth@americanprogress.org STATEMENT: CAP President Neera Tanden on the Passage of the … Continue reading »
We still need to get VAWA passed in the United States! Keep the momentum going..
One Billion Rising events are just the beginning. Keep the momentum going and continue your activism to create the change … Continue reading »
3. Awareness Campaigns
NO MORE – Join the cause: KNOW MORE, Say NO MORE, Share NO MORE
This month is a National Day of Awareness for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. This day is the NO MORE … Continue reading »
One Billion Rising – RVA – Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Janett Forte 804-227-3053 e-mail : jforte22@embarqmail.com ONE BILLION RISING -RVA JOINS GLOBAL CAMPAIGN – ONE … Continue reading »
Kick off Teen Dating Violence Prevention & Awareness Month with “That’s Not Cool”
Need a great idea To kick-off National Teen Dating Violence Prevention & Awareness Month? Check out the newest section of … Continue reading »
Sample Proclamation for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Have you outreached your Mayor or Governor to establishe a teen dating violence awareness month proclamation? See a sample proclamation below: Whereas, … Continue reading »
4. Training Opportunities
Media Advisory – End Violence Against Women International Conference
MEDIA ADVISORY April 1, 2013 This is a follow-up advisory regarding the End Violence Against Women (EVAW) International conference … Continue reading »
Enhancing Your Response to Adult Sexual Assault Victims – training in Virginia
(crosspost) The Department of Criminal Justice Services in Virginia is pleased to announce two, one-day trainings, Sexual Assault Response Teams … Continue reading »
Free Human Trafficking Training
Human Trafficking “Red Flag” Training Agenda Course Description The Virginia Office of the Attorney General, in cooperation with the Virginia … Continue reading »
Crimes Against Women Conference
April 8-10, 2013 in Dallas, Texas Conference on Crimes Against Women The Conference on Crimes Against Women is THE national … Continue reading »
5. Local Centers around Virginia: News and Events
Richmond CASA – Superhero 5K Race
Every child needs a hero, but abused children need superheroes! Find all the details about our Superhero 5K Race, Kids’ … Continue reading »
Human Trafficking: Tina Frundt – A Survivors Story
The Hopewell Domestic Violence Taskforce, Hopewell Redevelopment & Housing Authority and The James House are partnering to sponsor a community … Continue reading »
Upcoming Screenings for The Invisible War in Virginia, USA
Wednesday, March 20, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Presented by University of Virginia Feminist Legal Forum {Charlottesville, VA} Where – … Continue reading »
Support Group for Domestic Violence Victims – Spanish Speaking @JamesHouse
The James House is offering a free support group for Spanish- speaking women affected by violence at home. This cost-free, … Continue reading »
6. Jobs in the Anti-Violence Cause Area
The Pixel Project: A Call to Action – Join the Pro Bono Executive Team
THE PIXEL PROJECT: A CALL TO ACTION JOIN OUR PRO BONO EXECUTIVE TEAM! The Pixel Project, a global volunteer-led virtual … Continue reading »
National Program Manager position open at Transforming Communities
There is a great job open at Transforming Communities – see re-post below: TITLE: TC-TAT*National Program Manager HOURS: Full Time, some … Continue reading »
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
Colorado College is currently conducting a search for the position of Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/975 The SARC provides … Continue reading »
Prevention Specialist Position
Prevention Specialist Provides training and technical assistance to Florida’s 42 certified domestic violence (DV) centers and allied partners. Successful candidate … Continue reading »
