Plus, local legislators criticized Gov. Youngkin's vetoing of bills that would have helped protect victims. 5 ways to show up for survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month See List In the News Project PEACE Coordinator Candice Lopez Honored at 2024 National Crime Victims' Service Awards Ceremony Doorways was honored to partner with Congressman Don Beyer and his team to nominate Candice Lopez, MPA, for the Allied Professional Award. An unparalleled advocate for victims and survivors in Arlington County, Candice is a cornerstone of community-wide efforts to respond to and prevent domestic and sexual violence as coordinator of Project PEACE. As a leading advocate for victims and survivors of interpersonal violence in our community, Candice is a leader defined by her passionate dedication to service, decades of experience, and her successful engagement of a wide range of partners in these efforts. Thank you, Candice, for all you do to support survivors and prevent violence in our community. Congratulations on this much-deserved recognition of your efforts and impact! Watch Video As advocates, "we don't do this for awards," Candice said at the ceremony. "We do it because we believe that everyone is deserving of a safe and healthy home, and a safe and healthy relationship," because "survivors deserve the resources and supports they need when they need them," and because "domestic and sexual violence is preventable." The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance brings together lawmakers and advocates at Doorways to discuss intimate partner violence On Friday, April 11th, the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance hosted a press event at Doorways, where lawmakers and advocates discussed the lethal intersections of gun violence and intimate partner violence. In particular, sponsoring legislators discussed Governor Glenn Youngkin's veto of several bills that would have closed lethal legal loopholes, helped protect victims, and provided millions of dollars to child advocacy centers and domestic and sexual violence victim services. Read More Watch Recording Jonathan Yglesias, Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance Arlington lawmakers decry vetoes of bills to further limit access to guns by domestic abusers "Two local lawmakers who spearheaded bills to limit domestic abusers’ access to firearms blasted recent vetoes of that legislation at a press conference today (Thursday). Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) last month struck down bills from State Senator Barbara Favola and Delegate Adele McClure that would have strengthened existing gun control laws around people who have physically attacked family members and romantic partners." Read More "A woman who is in a situation of domestic violence [where] a firearm is present is five times more likely to die," Senator Favola said. "This is a matter of life and death." Senator Barbara Favola Delegate Adele McClure Doorways opens new headquarters amid surging domestic violence rates in Arlington “We are trying to make this as cozy and as trauma-informed as possible,” Counseling Program Manager Virginia Dominguez told ARLnow on a tour of the space. Read More U.S. House passes budget with $5.9M for Arlington, focused on housing and recreation "Of the $5.9 million, the biggest-ticket allocation is $1.5 million for Doorways, Arlington's only service provider for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The expenditure, which will be matched with private funds, is intended to help Doorways acquire apartments to provide shelter and longer-term housing for survivors and rely less on hotel rooms." Read More Federal funding to boost Doorways' housing, shelter efforts "The Arlington-based social-safety-net provider Doorways is set to receive $1.5 million in federal funding for SafeStart, a new initiative to increase the non-profit’s shelter and housing for survivors and their families. U.S. Rep, Don Beyer (D-8th) secured funding through the Community Development Block Grant program, which supports community-development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities." Read More   Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Help create pathways out of homelessness, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Give the gift of safe harbor, healing, and hope today. Donate Now Doorways | P.O. Box 100185, Arlington, VA 22210 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!