Community Solutions to Sexual and Domestic Violence: VIRGINIA

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National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence (Alianza)

National Latino Alliance for the Elimination of Domestic Violence (Alianza) was established as one of three domestic violence “Cultural Institutes” to address the particular needs and concerns of communities of color experiencing family violence. Alianza specifically addresses the needs of Latino/a families and communities, although its work helps to inform the domestic violence field in general. Alianza’s work has been in four main areas: community education, policy advocacy, research, and training and technical assistance. It has grown into a national network of Latina and Latino advocates, practitioners, researchers, activists, and survivors of domestic violence.

National Resource Center on Domestic Violence

Since 1993 the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) has been a comprehensive source of information for those wanting to educate themselves and help others on the many issues related to domestic violence.

National Sexual Violence Resource Center

The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) opened in July 2000 as a national information and resource hub relating to all aspects of sexual violence. The NSVRC staff collects and disseminates a wide range of resources on sexual violence including statistics, research, position statements, statutes, training curricula, prevention initiatives and program information.

New Resources on Adult Fatality Review in Virginia

As of July 1, 2015, Virginia law supports the formation of local and regional Adult Fatality Review Teams (AFRTs) to identify and review deaths involving abuse, neglect and exploitation of incapacitated and older adults in the Commonwealth. Resources to assist communities in forming AFRTs can be found here.

Prevent IPV Tools for Social Change

Prevent IPV Tools for Social Change is a website developed and managed by the IPV Prevention Council, a national effort committed to enhancing the capacity of domestic violence agencies to advance a national prevention agenda.  The Tools Inventory is a searchable peer-generated collection of resources, including training tools, campaigns, promising programs, evidence, policies, and other materials to advance the prevention of IPV.