Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention

The Division provides funding and technical assistance to local sexual assault centers so that they can offer prevention education in local communities. The Division collects and analyzes data on the prevalence of sexual violence, provides training and develops and promotes resources. The Division provides outreach to males to encourage involvement in the issue and addresses the problem of statutory rape through training, education and a public awareness campaign.

• Attend the VDH training on healthy relationships, statutory rape and the White Ribbon Campaign on April 24 in Richmond. Click here to register.
  
• Learn more about Primary prevention. Attend the ESCAPe Primary Prevention of Violence Training in your area.
• Read the messages from the VDH list server about upcoming trainings, new resources and job opportunities in the field of sexual violence.

Family Violence & Sexual Assault Virginia Hotline. Call 1 (800) 838-8238 (v/tty) The hotline is free, confidential, and 24 hours a day.