VALOR honors the legacy and enduring leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His work to increase civil rights for all people, while envisioning a society focused on equality and respect, unifies all of us. VALOR continues to uphold Dr. King’s legacy as we work to prevent and end sexual violence.

Sexual violence is preventable, not inevitable. Amanda Mustard’s and her family's story in the @nytimes.com shows how crucial prioritizing prevention is to addressing and ending the root causes of sexual violence. Learn about her story ➡️ https://loom.ly/s3IMSPc

Community building was core to VALOR’s work in 2025 and every year! Safer, healthier, and more inclusive communities where violence is prevented and survivors are supported take all of us working together in every movement. Join VALOR in 2026 as we continue working to prevent & end sexual violence!

PreventConnect turned 20 this year! We are more committed than ever to our work building capacity for prevention education in every community. Join VALOR and PreventConnect in the national work to increase the prevention of sexual assault and intimate partner violence for the next 20 years!

VALOR stood with survivors across the nation to preserve grants that support services for immigrant, LGBTQIA+, & unhoused communities! To date, our two lawsuits successfully blocked unlawful restrictions on Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grants and Health and Housing Grants. 🔗's in Bio!

VALOR hosted the 2025 National Sexual Assault Conference® in Anaheim, CA! 1,600 survivors and advocates convened for three days of community and connection, where we affirmed our commitments to prevention, exploring restorative practices, and the importance of reparations to help communities heal.

We are grateful to say that our partnerships are stronger than ever as we continue to support survivors in every community throughout California and across the United States!

After powering through a tough budget season, advocates and survivors successfully secured $100 million in funding for crime survivor services for California!

As this year comes to a close, join VALOR as we reflect on 2025. From advocating for prevention to building community and stronger partnerships in California and across the nation, VALOR staff have accomplished so much this year!

VALOR will be back in the new year to continue our collective work! Join us in 2026 in our work advancing equity and ending sexual violence.

The National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey’s (NISVS) newest sexual violence data brief is out! The report highlights two items clearly: 📈 Sexual violence rates remain high ✅ Prevention is possible! #PreventionWorks

Today, VALOR celebrates #HumanRightsDay. As this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence comes to an end, here are a few ways you can get involved and join VALOR as we continue our collective work preventing and ending sexual violence. #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Dec 3 marks the beginning of the second half of #UNiTEtoEndViolence 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence! Revisit VALOR’s blog 🔗 https://loom.ly/qnNIvno#UNiTEtoEndViolenceto learn more about engaging in your community to increase prevention & support survivors of sexual assault & gender-based violence.

Today, November 25, marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence! #NoExcuse #ACTtoEndViolence

Today, VALOR honors #TransgenderDayofRemembrance and those who have lost their lives due to transphobia and marginalization, lack of societal support, and sexual and intimate partner violence.

#NationalSurvivorsVoteDay is a moment to remind our communities that civic engagement is part of survivor justice. From local elections to national policy, survivors deserve to have their voices heard in every space where decisions are made. Our voices matter. Our votes matter.

It's been 2 months since #NSAC2025 and we're still thinking about it! Thank you for joining us for three days of connecting, learning, and growing our collective power. #VALOR2025

Calling Congressional offices can be intimidating, but with the ongoing government shutdown, your representatives need to hear from you now more than ever. Do farm chores with Ashleigh as you learn about how to contact your Congressperson.

oin us today on #PurpleThursday to honor survivors, uplift their voices, & reaffirm our commitment to a world free from domestic violence.💜 We’re proud to stand alongside our partners @endingdvinca.bsky.social in raising awareness & building communities rooted in prevention, safety, & healing.

On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the strength & leadership of Native and Indigenous communities. Ending sexual violence means building reciprocal, intentional partnerships & following the lead of Indigenous organizations working for safety, healing, & justice. Rsources ➡️ https://loom.ly/NVvY9w0

📣 Update on our lawsuit: VALOR and The Partnership welcome the court's decision that the government cannot impose unlawful conditions on federal funds that allow programs to serve all survivors.

Today, October 8, is #LatinaEqualPay Day. The pay gap harms Latinas, our families, our futures, and our entire country. We can’t wait to be paid equally, and we shouldn’t have to. #Trabajadoras

🎉 Resistance works! After multiple states’ Attorneys General sued the Department of Justice, the federal administration removed illegal restrictions on legal services for immigrant survivors they imposed earlier this year. Read CA Attorney General Bonta’s press release ➡️ https://loom.ly/utabA3U

Violence does not discriminate, and our services shouldn’t either. Every survivor deserves access to hotlines, counseling services, and legal support. Read the press release here ➡️ https://loom.ly/y-CrZQ0

🚨 Support survivors and call Congress NOW! Threats to federal funding due to a government shutdown have immediate and severe consequences for survivors and their children, the programs they rely on, and the advocates who help them. #SupportSurvivors

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Get #VoteReady by heading over to https://nationalvoterregistrationday.org/#NationalVoterRegistrationDay#VoteReadyo register to vote in your state.

Join VALOR in celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth from September 15 - October 15! Take a moment to tag a Hispanic leader in our field and how they inspire you in the comments below:

#NSAC2025 called on prevention practitioners, survivors, and advocates to imagine a future where sexual violence no longer exists. Check out our blog highlighting the powerful three days together! ➡️ https://loom.ly/8d9nLjc

Everyone deserves to work in safe, inclusive environments.

NSAC is officially SOLD OUT! If you were able to snag a spot, we'll see you on Tuesday!

#NSAC2025 starts Tuesday! What are you most excited about at this year's conference? Check out the #NSAC2025 agenda to plan your best conference ➡️ https://www.nationalsexualassaultconference.org/program

Check out our #NSAC2025 sponsors! ➡️ https://loom.ly/H4LH80E

With two weeks to go until #NSAC2025, VALOR is thrilled to announce this year's plenary speakers! Head over to the #NSAC2025 website to see the plenary schedule and agenda to start planning your best conference today 🔗 https://www.nationalsexualassaultconference.org/program/

#CALeg proposed $100 million for crime survivor services. Now, it is up to @governor.ca.gov to include funding in the final #CABudget to protect survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking, child abuse, and other violent crimes.

Advocates, legislators, and prosecutors joined together at the CA Capitol and urged @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social & #CALeg to fund $260 million for lifesaving crime survivor services.

Over 250 advocates & survivors rallied for @governor.ca.gov & #CALeg to level fund crime victim services! Survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, & other crimes cannot heal after trauma without California's leaders stepping up & supporting essential, life-saving services! #defendVOCA4CA

Thank you @asmpilarschiavo.bsky.social for standing up for victims of crime and speaking out against harmful budget proposals @enddvincalifornia.bsky.social @valor.us

For ~80 years Walnut Creek Family & Women's Center has been survivors of domestic violence during their darkest and most vulnerable moments. Thank you for joining @valor.us‬ lobby day and sharing what a lack of funding for survivor services will mean for you, our community and the state.

🚨 @governor.ca.gov is ignoring the calls of survivors in his May revised budget. CA cannot build its budget on the backs of victims of crime.

Check out some photos from VALOR's California Denim Day Rally! We were thrilled to see so many advocates show up to stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence. Speakers at the rally called for increased support for survivors & the advocates & organizations that serve them! #SAAM #DenimDay

Dozens of CA violence prevention and victim service programs, including ones to protect survivors of domestic violence and end sexual abuse in jails and prisons, are facing devastating cuts after the Trump administration abruptly pulled funding from them. buff.ly/khSg75M 📸 Florence Middleton

The U.S. Department of Justice cut more than $80 million in grants from California organizations last week, including a domestic violence shelter and a hospital-based violence intervention program. calmatters.org/justice/2025...

Thank you, #CARepYoungKim, for co-leading a letter urging the #DOJ to restore Office on Violence Against Women #OVW grants. We agree: survivors of sexual & domestic violence need safety & support. This funding is crucial to preserving lifesaving services. www.ocregister.com/2025/04/25/r...

Join VALOR's #SAAM2025 California #DenimDay Rally on Wed, April 30 in Sacramento! 📍: East Lawn of the California Capitol (area 34) – located along N St. between 13th St. and 14th St. 🕙: 9:45 am - 10:45 am 👖: Denim, of course! Check out our SAAM toolkit for Denim Day graphics in our 🔗 in bio!

Call your legislators and take action today to ensure that sexual assault and domestic violence prevention services remain intact!

Call your legislators and take action today to ensure that sexual assault and domestic violence prevention services remain intact!

Today marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month! Join us as we step into our #NextEraActivism and tag #VALOR2025 throughout the month as we uplift the transformational changes happening in our communities to prevent and end sexual violence!

Our 27th featured activist/advocate is Sandra Henriquez, the CEO of ValorUS, a national organisation committed to advancing equity and ending sexual violence. Read Ms. Henriquez's Inspirational Interview here: Part 1: bit.ly/ValorInspInt1 Part 2: bit.ly/ValorInspInt2

Crime Victims Services is anticipating a devastating funding cut later this year. Support survivors & head to our OneClick to send a message to your Assemblymembers, Senators, & Gov Newsom to let them know we need $176 million to fund #VOCA & support survivors! ➡️ loom.ly/fDTXHvk

Today marks 20 years of PreventConnect! Today, more than ever, we are committed to our work building capacity for local state, territorial, national, and Tribal agencies and organizations to prevent violence.