Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance

What Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance does

The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance (the "Action Alliance") is a private non-profit coalition headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, that serves as Virginia's only statewide umbrella organization coordinating a network of over 60 local sexual and domestic violence agencies. The organization was founded circa 1980 (with a corporate/legal history reference to 2004) and operates with 11–50 employees from two Richmond locations — a headquarters at 1118 West Main Street and a Training Center at 1413 W. Main St. Its mission is to provide survivor support, prevention education, statewide data tracking, professional training, and public policy advocacy relating to sexual and domestic violence, stalking, and intimate partner violence across the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Action Alliance's core product surface includes (i) a 24/7 statewide hotline accessible via phone (1-800-838-8238), text (804-793-9999), and online chat; (ii) the proprietary VAdata statewide data collection and reporting system used by all member agencies to track services, manage grant reporting, and produce public statistics; (iii) training and professional development curricula delivered in-person at the Training Center and remotely via Zoom (including the Violence Prevention in Action ECHO peer-learning program adapted from the University of New Mexico's Project ECHO model since 2019); (iv) the Project for the Empowerment of Survivors (PES) legal services program; (v) the Emergence organizational wellness initiative for SA/DV leaders; (vi) the DO YOU youth prevention program for ages 13–16; (vii) the Families Thrive VA workplace initiative; and (viii) an online Resource Shop for educational materials. The technology stack is modest and operationally standard for a mid-sized non-profit: WordPress on Pantheon hosting, Google Analytics, Salsa Labs for membership/email, and third-party payment processors (Stripe, CardPointe, WooCommerce) for donations and resource sales. No mobile app, public API, or proprietary ML/AI components are documented.

The revenue model is grant- and donation-dependent rather than transactional. Primary funding comes from a federal grant (Grant Number 2401VASDVC) from the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services within HHS's Administration for Children and Families, supplemented by individual/organizational donations processed online, annual membership fees across individual, business, and agency tiers, nominal fees on certain training webinars (e.g., $20 for the Supporting Immigrant Survivors Webinar), and one-time resource sales. Core services to survivors — including the statewide hotline, counseling referrals, and downloadable resources in English, Spanish, and Korean — are provided free of charge. The organization sells no software, licenses no technology externally, and operates on a community-led go-to-market model in which 60+ member agencies, individual members, and business partners drive coalition governance and outreach.

Name

Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance

Legal name

Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance

Website

https://vsdvalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance is a Richmond-based non-profit coalition that coordinates 60+ local agencies, operates a 24/7 statewide hotline, runs the VAdata statewide tracking system, delivers training and prevention programs, and advocates for policy on behalf of sexual and domestic violence survivors across Virginia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Advocacy Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual violence advocacy
• Crisis intervention
• Victim support programs
• Community education

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary funding from federal government grants, including Grant Number 2401VASDVC from the Office of Family Violence Prevention and Services within the Administration for Children and Families, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
2. Donations: Individual and organizational donations are accepted through the organization's website using third-party payment processors including Salsa Labs, CardPointe, WooCommerce, and Stripe.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership program for individuals, business partners, and sexual and domestic violence agencies, with different membership tiers including Lifetime Members.
4. Training Fees: Some training programs charge fees, such as the $20 fee for the Supporting Immigrant Survivors Webinar. Training events like Violence Prevention in Action ECHO and VAdata Training are offered at no cost.
5. Resource Sales: Sale of educational resources including brochures, booklets, and materials through the organization's Resource Shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance is a statewide coalition and advocacy organization that serves as Virginia's recognized authority on sexual and domestic violence, operating a 24/7 crisis hotline, coordinating a network of 60+ local member agencies, and delivering training, prevention programming, and a statewide data tracking system (VAdata) to support survivors and the field.

Product overview

The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance is a non-profit coalition offering a comprehensive suite of services for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. The organization's core offerings include 24/7 Statewide Hotline Services providing immediate crisis support and safety planning, the VAdata statewide data tracking system for statistics and grant reporting, and the Virginia Shelters Map for locating local programs. Additional services encompass Training and Professional Development programs for advocates, the Project for the Empowerment of Survivors (PES) legal services, prevention programs promoting healthy relationships, public policy advocacy, and the Emergence wellness initiative for organizational sustainability. The Resource Shop distributes educational materials and brochures. Programs like Violence Prevention in Action ECHO and the DO YOU youth prevention program provide specialized training and community education, while Families Thrive VA addresses workplace family-friendly policies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VAdata: Statewide data tracking system used by sexual and domestic violence agencies across Virginia to track services and manage grant reporting.
• Project for Empowerment of Survivors (PES)
• Emergence
• Violence Prevention in Action ECHO
• Families Thrive VA

Products and services

• 24/7 Statewide Hotline
• VAdata Statewide Data System Statewide data tracking and reporting system used by the Alliance and its 60+ member agencies to standardize collection, analysis, and reporting of sexual and domestic violence service data across Virginia.
• Training and Professional Development Educational training and capacity-building programs designed for advocates, member agency staff, and allied professionals working to address sexual and domestic violence in Virginia communities.
• Member Agency Coalition Membership Coalition membership program for the 60+ local sexual and domestic violence agencies across Virginia, providing access to the Alliance's training, data systems, advocacy, and shared resources.
• Resource Shop
• Primary Prevention Programs (PES, DO YOU, Families Thrive VA) Primary prevention programming, including the Prevention Education Series (PES), DO YOU campaign, and Families Thrive VA initiative, designed to address the root causes of sexual and domestic violence in communities across Virginia.
• Emergence Program
• Violence Prevention in Action ECHO

Quantifiable outcome

• VAdata used by all sexual and domestic violence agencies across Virginia for service tracking and grant reporting
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Over 60 Local Sexual and Domestic Violence Agencies in VirginiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Action Alliance serves as the statewide coalition coordinating a network of over 60 local sexual and domestic violence agencies across Virginia. These agencies serve as the primary delivery mechanism for direct survivor services including emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and support groups throughout the Commonwealth.
• University of New Mexico (ECHO Project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Action Alliance adapted Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes), an international evidence-based model for training and peer-to-peer learning originally developed at the University of New Mexico for use by doctors and medical providers. The Action Alliance has used this model since 2019 to cultivate a community of preventionists from Sexual and Domestic Violence Agencies across Virginia.
• Courts of Virginia (I-CAN! Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Action Alliance's resources page links to the I-CAN! website operated by the Virginia Courts, which provides assistance for individuals to understand and complete protective order applications. This partnership helps survivors navigate the legal system for protective orders.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence: North Carolina's statewide coalition coordinating local DV service providers, providing training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy. Direct peer operating the same statewide coalition model in a neighboring state.
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition in Pennsylvania that coordinates a network of local domestic violence programs, operates training, data systems, and public policy advocacy. Structurally and functionally the closest peer to the Action Alliance, just in a different state.
• Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Florida's statewide domestic violence coalition coordinating certified domestic violence centers, providing training, certification, and policy advocacy. Direct peer operating an analogous statewide coalition model.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: Operates the primary 24/7 national hotline for domestic violence survivors. Direct peer on the crisis hotline side of the Action Alliance's services, with comparable phone/text/chat access and referral model.
• New York State Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence: New York statewide coalition addressing both domestic and sexual violence, coordinating member programs and providing training, advocacy, and resource referral. Direct peer with a combined DV/SV mandate very similar to the Action Alliance.

Broad incumbents

• RAINN: Largest national anti-sexual-violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline. Overlaps with the Action Alliance on sexual violence response, hotline operations, and public policy, but at national rather than state scale.
• YWCA USA: National nonprofit network with local affiliates delivering domestic violence services, sexual assault response, and prevention programming. Comparable mission on DV/SA response, but operates as a federated multi-cause organization rather than a focused SDV coalition.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence: National umbrella organization representing state domestic violence coalitions across the U.S. Comparable mission around coalition coordination, policy advocacy, and data (e.g., DV Counts census), but operating at federal scale rather than a single state.

Emerging players

• National Indigenous Women's Resource Center: National organization addressing domestic violence and sexual assault in Tribal communities, providing training, technical assistance, and policy advocacy. Comparable as a culturally-specific national resource center with training and advocacy focus.
• Casa de Esperanza: National network focused on Latin@ communities and domestic violence, providing training, advocacy, and resource development. Comparable on culturally-specific service delivery and community-led advocacy, with partial overlap on training and policy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/virginia-sexual-and-domestic-violence-action-alliance

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