Anti-Violence Resources

Safe Harbor

Safe Harbor provides a 24 hour helpline, children/youth services, community education and training, counseling, emergency shelter, court advocacy, and hospital accompaniment for anyone who has experiences domestic or sexual violence. Services are provided regardless of race, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, or geographic location. All services are free for those seeking help.

Website: safeharborshelter.com
Email:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SafeHarborRVA
Address: 2006 Bremo Road, #201 • Richmond, VA 23226
Phone: 804-249-9470
Helpline: 804-612-6126 • 24 hours/day

The Gray Haven Project

The Gray Haven Project offers drop-in support, case management, crisis response, and court advocacy for all survivors of any form of human trafficking.

Website: thegrayhaven.org
Email:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegrayhaven
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 172 • Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 804-365-2529

Virginia Anti-Violence Project

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

Website: www.virginiaavp.org
Email:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/virginiaAVP
Mailing Address
: P.O. Box 7445 ▪ Richmond, Virginia 23221
Phone
: 804-925-8287

Virginia Sexual Assault and Family Violence Hotline

Virginia Sexual Assault and Family Violence Hotline operated by the VA Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, provides individual support services, safety planning and referrals to local advocates.

Website: www.vsdvalliance.org
Phone: 800-838-8238 • 24 hours a day

Reporting a Hate Crime

Reporting a Hate Crime: If you or someone you know has been the victim of a hate crime based on sexual orientation or gender identity, or if you have direct knowledge of a hate crime, you can contact your local FBI office. The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 gives the FBI authority to investigate violent hate crimes, including violence directed at the LGBT community.

Local office: FBI Richmond, VA Feld Office
Website: www.fbi.gov
Phone: 804-261-1044