Today is lobby day for our industry. I’m heading down to the General Assembly to advocate. I like doing this every year. The energy of everyone running around, trying to get appointments in, trying to meet people, trying to educate legislators and their staff on our issues. This year it’s: Protect funding for sexual and [...]
Archive for January, 2011
Lobby Day for Sexual and Domestic Violence Victims
Posted: January 26, 2011 in Legislative AlertsTags: Address Confidentiality Program, Anti-Violence Advocate, Code of Virginia, domestic violence, sexual abuse, sexual violence, Violence Against Women Act, Virginia
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Stalking Assistance Programs in Virginia: The Haven
Posted: January 20, 2011 in Local CentersTags: Anti-Violence Advocate, domestic violence, Essex, outreach, Richmond Virginia, United States, Violence and Abuse, Virginia
The Haven This Virginian 24-hour shelter details Virginia stalking legislation and the emergency options available to a victim. Their phone number is 1-800-22-HAVEN. The Haven Shelter & Services, Inc. is committed to preventing and eliminating all types of domestic violence and sexual assault within our service area, which includes Westmoreland, Richmond, Essex, Lancaster and Northumberland [...]
Stalking Programs in Virginia: Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault
Posted: January 19, 2011 in Local Centers, StalkingTags: Anti-Violence Advocate, Crime, domestic violence, Pepsi, stalking, United States, Violence and Abuse, www.refresheverything.com
The Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault provides services to victims of stalking. RCASA will provide information on victim rights, legislative info, and emergency information and help. Their number is: 540-371-1666 or email info@rcasa.org Services: Crisis Response: 24-hour hotline (above), 24 hour medical/forensic accompaniment, crisis counseling and support. Case Management: legal advocacy and court accompaniment, help [...]
Stalking is a Crime in Virginia
Posted: January 18, 2011 in Awareness Campaigns, Legal Advocacy, Legislative Alerts, StalkingTags: Anti-Violence Advocate, Code of Virginia, Crime, Crime and Justice, prevention, stalking, United States, Virginia
Stalking is a crime. In Virginia, stalking is defined as repeated conduct which places a person, or his or her family, in reasonable fear of death, sexual assault, or bodily injury. The stalking law went into effect on July 1, 1992. In 1998, the penalties associated with convictions were increased. A first conviction carries a [...]
Virginia’s 2011 Legislative Action Day
Posted: January 13, 2011 in Legislative AlertsTags: Address Confidentiality Program, Anti-Violence Advocate, domestic violence, People, sexual violence, Violence Against Women Act, Virginia, Women
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 – is Legislative Action Day. Join the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance as they promote important legislative items during the General Assembly session. Please join with the Action Alliance and your local rape crisis and domestic violence centers to contact your local legislators about the issues below: 1. Protect [...]
