Archive for the ‘Anti-Violence Advocate’ Category

We are seeking individuals dedicated to human rights and who is willing to work tirelessly to grow our organization and inspire the next leaders of the movement to end sexual violence.  The hours will be long, the rewards will be tremendous – but so will the challenges. Your work ethic should be above and beyond, and the [...]

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If you live in Virginia and would like to be part of a Taskforce and/or Caucus of the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, here is a list of current opportunities: Child Advocacy Taskforce Wild Women of Wisdom Taskforce Survivor Caucus Women of Color Caucus Southwest Task Force Latin@ Caucus and Taskforce  – Contact Caroline [...]

The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS) has published it’s survey on sexual violence and intimate partner violence.   The continuing incidents yearly, monthly, daily, and every minute may shock you.  They found that on average:  24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. [...]

ACTION ALLIANCE HONORS STATE SENATORS BARKER, HOWELL WITH ‘LEADERSHIP IN LEGISLATION’ AWARD FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH Richmond, VA – The Action Alliance today honored two state senators from Northern Virginia with “Leadership in Legislation” awards during a legislative breakfast in Fairfax held to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Senator George Barker (D-39th) and Senator Janet Howell (D-32nd) were [...]