2019 Legislative Advocacy Day!

We're thrilled that you've decided to join us for our annual Legislative Advocacy Day on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019!  It's always an amazing experience to see survivors, advocates, and allies roaming the halls of the General Assembly lifting the voices of survivors and advocating for policies that will help prevent violence and ensure conditions where every person has the opportunity to thrive.

Policy leaders want to hear from you about how your work to end sexual and domestic violence is the work of building healthy communities in Virginia where all families and individuals are safe and cared for! 

Check out our schedule for the day -  if you are planning to join us for the breakfast reception, please note that in your registration choice:

• 8:00-9:15AM Breakfast reception, held at the YWCA of Richmond (6 N 5th St, Richmond, VA 23219), and legislative briefing with guests
  • Light breakfast, coffee, and refreshments provided
• 9:15AM – 11:30AM Visits with legislators (Pocahontas Building 900 E. Main St, Richmond, VA 23219)
• 9:15AM – 2PM space available at YWCA Richmond and Cafeteria in SunTrust Building (across street from Pocahontas Building) to connect with Action Alliance staff, take breaks, debrief visits, and recharge
• 11:30AM Sexual & Domestic Violence Advocates gather in Capitol House Gallery to be recognized by Del. Peace and the VA House of Representatives 
• 12:30PM - 2:30PM Join a Committee meeting (TBD) to support/watch the bill process, meet with Legislators, connect with advocates, and/or enjoy lunch nearby

If you can't make it in-person for Legislative Advocacy Day, don't worry, we'll send you everything you need to participate in virtual legislative actions that are happening statewide! Just make sure you select "Virtual Legislative Advocacy ONLY" in your registration choice.

Please note that scheduling visits with your legislators is done on your own and in advance! You can begin reaching out to schedule visits now. The earlier the better. To find out who your state representatives are, or to find their contact information, please click here. 

Need help reaching out to your representatives? Looking for a script? Refer to our handy Legislative Advocacy Guide for answers to these questions and more! 

Breakfast provided but lunch will be on your own! Click here to check out a list of restaurants near the General Assembly!

Pocahontas Building
900 E. Main St.
Richmond, VA 23219

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