The Virginia Anti-Violence Project works to address and end violence, with a specific focus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer communities across Virginia.

We work...

to provide a world free from all forms of violence, such as: homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and heterosexism racism, classism, sexism, xenophobia, anti-Semitism, ableism, ageism, hate violence, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, state-sanctioned violence, stalking, bullying and harassment.

We affirm...

and develop LGBTQ leadership as essential to our mission.

We promote...

respectful and equitable relationships, community accountability, LGBTQ visibility, access to survivor support, and affirming collaborations.