Greetings, members! We are excited to announce that after a COVID-related pause, the SDVA Member Agency Liaison project will re-boot in July! Stay tuned ..read more

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Registration is now open for Elder Justice Matters: a FREE virtual “lunch and learn” series — you bring lunch; we bring experts. According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 in 6 elders experience abuse. Here in Virginia, Adult Protective Services fields over 40 thousand reports of elder mistreatment, resulting in almost 13 thousand cases. What’s most startling: researchers have found that only 1 in 24 cases become known to authorities. The Virginia Center on Aging is committed to ensuring that Virginia is a safe and loving place to grow old. We connect agencies and individuals with ..read more

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Hello! As you might know, I recently joined the staff of FORGE – a national trans anti-violence organization. To learn more about the work FORGE does, you can visit our website at www.forge-forward.org or our blog at www.trans-survivors.com. FORGE is hosting another photoshoot, this time in Richmond, VA. The goal of the photoshoot is to: -honor and uplift trans/nonbinary community members, -add a bit of #TransJoy into your life, -contribute to photos that FORGE can use in affirming trainings to add true representation, -provide you with a set of images that you can share with your friends, pos ..read more

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Who we’re looking for: Motivated individuals who are passionate about providing services to empower survivors. The preferred candidates will be able to listen deeply, communicate calmly and effectively, and problem solve when needed ..read more