Support
In order to provide the highest level of service, our board of directors, staff and volunteers maintain values that include integrity, competence, accountability, confidentiality and respect for people’s rights.
Our advocates understand the complexity of sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking issues. We work continuously toward providing services that reflect the change and growth in our locality in order to keep pace with the needs of our community members. We are accredited by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance to provide cost-free services that foster emotional, social and economic stability.
- 24-hour crisis line
- Emergency shelter
- Individual counseling
- Support groups
- Case management
- Information and referrals
- Transportation assistance
- Transitional services
- Financial assistance
- Hospital/court accompaniment
- Children’s programs
- Legal advocacy*
- Safety planning
*While our staff have expert knowledge in their field and can provide testimony for non-client-related matters, we never testify in court for our clients, as this creates the opportunity for cross-examination. What our clients share with our advocates will always remain confidential.
We are in Dinwiddie County on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call (804-732-1711) or contact Gloria to schedule an appointment or to learn more about walk-in hours.
Advocacy
Domestic and sexual violence are community concerns, and it takes a coordinated response to build a violence-free community. We work in close partnership with multiple non-profit agencies to ensure that our clients have access to all available resources needed to keep themselves and their children safe.
We build and develop ideas through collaborative leadership, offering technical and staff support for local taskforces. Taskforce membership offers professionals a forum to address the issues of sexual and domestic violence, network, learn from one another, problem-solve, and develop strategies to improve community response. Membership includes representatives from law enforcement, Social Services, Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Offices, area universities, hospitals, schools and other concerned individuals.
Education
The James House is committed to spreading awareness about domestic and sexual violence and its impact on not just people who have experienced it, but our community as a whole. We provide fun, interactive, free and interesting presentations and workshops for law enforcement, civic organizations, houses of worship, schools, businesses and many other types of groups. We tailor our presentations to meet the needs of each group.
We provide interactive, cost-free workshops for groups of all sizes in order to create awareness of the issues surrounding sexual and domestic violence. If you need a dynamic speaker, informative presentation, training for your staff or group, click here to make a request, or contact our Community Services Director by calling 804.458.2704.
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