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Eventos PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS DE 2021 April "The Safe Haven" - 04/06/2026 - This teal inspired drink is available at Kline's Espresso Bar at 1234 W Broad St, Waynesboro for Sexual Assault Awareness Month. 50% of the proceeds go to support New Directions Center. This new menu item is only available from April 6th to April 30th, so get it while you can! May More Information to Come. June Girls Empowerment Retreat 2026 - 06/08/2026 to 06/12/2026 - Join NDC for their 3rd annual Girls Empowerment Retreat. The Girls Empowerment Retreat is a transformative experience designed to inspire and uplift young girls, ages 6-13, fostering confidence and self-discovery. Through a series of empowering workshops, interactive activities, and mentorship sessions, participants develop leadership skills, cultivate strong self-esteem, and build meaningful connections with their peers! Please visit this page to register. July Be on the lookout for more information about our first ever Block Party at Ciders from Mars on Saturday, July 18, 2026. August More Information to Come. September More Information to Come. October Save the date for our 2nd annual Night of Hope Benefit Gala on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Staunton. November More Information to Come. December More Information to Come. Event Request Form

Are you or someone you love dealing with the impacts of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking? New Directions Center offers a 24/7 crisis hotline, court advocacy, emergency housing, support groups, hospital accompaniment and more. We strive to create an environment where survivors are empowered to heal from their trauma and become more self-sufficient with the help of our team’s compassionate professionals. Reach out today if you or someone you love needs help! Estamos aquí por tí. New Directions Center quiere que sepas que existe una comunidad de personas que creen en ti y te apoyan. Obtenga más información sobre nuestros servicios para sobrevivientes: Nuestros servicios "New Directions gave me hope and a better life for my kids and I." - Shelter Resident PODER VIDAS Obtenga más información sobre la misión de nuestra organización y sobre lo que estamos haciendo para empoderar y defender a los sobrevivientes en nuestra comunidad. Sobre nosotros EDUCANDO LA COMUNIDAD Puede ser parte de este movimiento para poner fin a la violencia y hacer de nuestra comunidad un lugar más seguro. Aprenda cómo con nuestros programas y capacitaciones. Educación y divulgación FINALIZANDO VIOLENCIA Una comunidad de apoyo es lo que nos ayuda a seguir sirviendo a los sobrevivientes. Aquí puede averiguar cómo puede contribuir a nuestros esfuerzos. Donar ¡Me gusta y síguenos! ¡Suscríbase a nuestro boletín de noticias! Únase a nuestra lista de correo para recibir las últimas actualizaciones sobre eventos y más.

Are you or someone you love dealing with the impacts of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking? New Directions Center offers a 24/7 crisis hotline, court advocacy, emergency housing, support groups, hospital accompaniment and more. We strive to create an environment where survivors are empowered to heal from their trauma and become more self-sufficient with the help of our team’s compassionate professionals. Reach out today if you or someone you love needs help! Sobre nosotros Nuestra misión New Directions Center es una organización sin fines de lucro que trabaja para reducir el impacto de la violencia de la pareja íntima, el asalto sexual, la trata de personas y el acecho a través de la defensa centrada en los sobrevivientes, los servicios de apoyo, la educación comunitaria y la concientización. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion New Directions Center’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is an integral part of the agency’s mission and shapes our vision of building an organization that attracts and leverages diversity in our staff and strives for respect and inclusion throughout the workplace and in the communities we serve. As the foundation of our organization’s overarching strategy, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy can be broken down into three primary lines of action: Attracting and Onboarding/ To create a workforce that is broadly reflective of the larger community and the clients we serve. Engaging and Developing/ To support our employees in building the skills and capacity to work in an inclusive manner with one another and with the people we serve. Building the Culture/ To create a welcoming workplace in which employees’ unique characteristics, skills, and experiences are respected, valued, and celebrated. We recognize that a safe and respectful work environment where everyone’s contributions are encouraged and valued in equal measure is also reflective of our belief that when one person thrives, we all thrive. Nuestros valores Guiar nuestra misión son los valores de nuestra agencia: Liberty equality adaptability Compassion respect consent Peace safety wellbeing Empowerment courage hope Diversity connection inclusion Healing restoring justice Our Staff We're here for you. We want survivors to know that our community has caring and compassionate individuals ready to join them on their journey towards healing and justice. By providing free and confidential services, we are able to offer survivors the resources they need to live a life free of violence. Claudia Lopez-Muniz Executive Director claudia.lopez@newdirectionscenter.org Justin Lingenfelter Court Advocate justin.lingenfelter@newdirectionscenter.org Nancy Swift Court Advocate Lethality Assessment Program (LAP) Coordinator nancy.swift @newdirectionscenter.org Gary Wilson Community Counselor gary.wilson@newdirectionscenter.org Jackson Weatherly Mobile Services Advocate jackson.weatherly@newdirectionscenter.org Becky Grove Event and Development Coordinator becky.grove@newdirectionscenter.org Erika Zepeda Court Advocate erika.zepeda@newdirectionscenter.org Catheryn Wisteria Youth Program Coordinator catheryn.wisteria@newdirectionscenter.org Kristen Cook Assistant Director kristen.c ook@newdirectionscenter.org Danielle Mango Development Coordinator danielle.mango@newdirectionscenter.org J'Naejah Martin Client Services Advocate jnaejah.martin@newdirectionscenter.org Precious Smith Clients Services Advocate precious.smith@ newdirectionscenter.org Erin Dempsey Residential Program Coordinator erin.dempsey@ newdirectionscenter.org Sarah Blackwell Client Services Advocate sarah.blackwell@ newdirectionscenter.org Tania Martin Residential Program Coordinator tania.martin@newdirectionscenter.org Kaitlyn Savage Community Engagement and Volunteer Program Coordinator kaitlyn.savage@newdirectionscenter.org Career Opportunities: Thank you for your interest. There are currently no open positions available. For volunteering and internships, please visit the Get Involved tab.

Are you or someone you love dealing with the impacts of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking? New Directions Center offers a 24/7 crisis hotline, court advocacy, emergency housing, support groups, hospital accompaniment and more. We strive to create an environment where survivors are empowered to heal from their trauma and become more self-sufficient with the help of our team’s compassionate professionals. Reach out today if you or someone you love needs help! ¡Compre con nosotros! Our Shop is Currently Closed. Items are Expected to Return in the Fall.

VUELTA Informe LAP 2020 NDC trabaja en colaboración con nuestras agencias locales de aplicación de la ley para ejecutar el Protocolo de evaluación de letalidad (LAP). El LAP promueve una respuesta comunitaria coordinada al permitir que los socorristas conecten a las víctimas de violencia doméstica con New Directions Center. Para obtener más información, lea nuestro Informe LAP para 2020.

Privacy and Confidentiality Policy PRIVACY POLICY - WEBSITE This privacy policy sets out how New Directions Center uses and protects any information that you give us when you use this website. We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. We may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from 1/14/2013. We may collect the following information: name contact information (e.g. email address, street address) demographic information (e.g. post code, preferences and interests) other information relevant to client surveys and/or offers We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. SMS opt in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared. CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY - SERVICES New Directions Center is dedicated to providing safe and accessible services to all those who may be in need. This means that all of our services are offered 100% free and 100% confidential. We also adhere to the following rule regarding the privacy of those seeking domestic violence assistance: Code of Virginia Title 63.2. Welfare (Social Services) Subtitle I. General Provisions Relating to Social Services Chapter 1. General Provisions § 63.2-104.1. Confidentiality of records of persons receiving domestic and sexual violence services: A. In order to ensure the safety of adult and child victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or victims of a violation of § 18.2-48, 18.2-355, 18.2-356, 18.2-357, or 18.2-357.1, and their families, programs and individuals providing services to such victims shall protect the confidentiality and privacy of persons receiving services. B. Except as provided in subsections C and D, programs and individuals providing services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or victims of a violation of § 18.2-48, 18.2-355, 18.2-356, 18.2-357, or 18.2-357.1, shall not: 1. Disclose any personally identifying information or individual information collected in connection with services requested, utilized, or denied through programs for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or victims of a violation of § 18.2-48, 18.2- 355, 18.2-356, 18.2-357, or 18.2-357.1; or 2. Reveal individual client information without the informed, written, reasonably time-limited consent of the person about whom information is sought; the minor and his parent or legal guardian, in cases in which the client is an unemancipated minor; or the guardian of an incapacitated person as defined in § 64.2-2000, whether for this program or any other Federal, State, tribal, or territorial grant program. However, consent for release may not be given by the abuser or alleged abuser of the minor or incapacitated person, or the abuser or alleged abuser of the other parent of the minor. C. If release of information described in subsection B is compelled by statutory or court mandate, the program or individual providing services shall: 1. Make reasonable attempts to provide notice to victims affected by the disclosure of information; and 2. Take steps necessary to protect the privacy and safety of the persons affected by the release of the information. D. Programs and individuals providing services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or victims of a violation of § 18.2-48, 18.2-355, 18.2-356, 18.2-357, or 18.2-357.1, may share: 1. Nonpersonally identifying data in the aggregate regarding services to their clients and nonpersonally identifying demographic information in order to comply with Federal, State, tribal, or territorial reporting, evaluation, or data collection requirements; 2. Court generated information and law-enforcement generated information contained in secure, governmental registries for protection order enforcement purposes; and 3. Information necessary for law enforcement and prosecution purposes. 1 6/15/2023 12:00:00 AM For purposes of this section, "programs" shall include public and not-for-profit agencies the primary mission of which is to provide services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or victims of a violation of § 18.2-48, 18.2-355, 18.2-356, 18.2-357, or 18.2-357.1. E. For the purposes of this section, a person may be a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or a victim of a violation of § 18.2-48, 18.2-355, 18.2-356, 18.2-357, or 18.2-357.1, regardless of whether any person has been charged with or convicted of any offense. 2006, c. 135;2016, cc. 666, 670. The chapters of the acts of assembly referenced in the historical citation at the end of this section(s) may not constitute a comprehensive list of such chapters and may exclude chapters whose provisions have expired.

Are you or someone you love dealing with the impacts of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking? New Directions Center offers a 24/7 crisis hotline, court advocacy, emergency housing, support groups, hospital accompaniment and more. We strive to create an environment where survivors are empowered to heal from their trauma and become more self-sufficient with the help of our team’s compassionate professionals. Reach out today if you or someone you love needs help! Apoya nuestro trabajo Hacer una Donación New Directions Center depende de la generosidad de nuestra comunidad para ayudar a apoyar el trabajo que hacemos. Considere dar un regalo de esperanza a los sobrevivientes a quienes servimos. Estamos inmensamente agradecidos por cualquier apoyo que pueda brindar, ya sea monetario o suministros básicos para nuestros clientes, agradecemos cualquier ayuda que pueda ofrecer. Donate Now Help us make a difference and provide hope First Name* Last Name Email* Mailing Address* Donate in the Name of/Organization Name Would You Prefer to Remain Anonymous? Yes No Donation USD 20 USD 50 USD 100 Donate Con su ayuda, juntos podemos seguir trabajando por un mundo libre de violencia. Envíe una donación. Los cheques pagaderos a New Directions Center se pueden enviar a nuestra oficina administrativa: 110 W. Johnson Street Suite 102 Staunton, VA 24401 Gracias Sus donaciones nos ayudan a brindar servicios gratuitos a familias e individuos que necesitan ayuda. Al donar, puede ayudar a nuestros clientes vulnerables a recuperarse. Informe a nuestro personal si desea un recibo de impuestos por su donación.

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Grupos de apoyo Encontrar la curación a través de la solidaridad. About Support Groups Our support groups are facilitated by staff and trained volunteers to provide a safe space to survivors of sexual violence and domestic violence. RISE UP & BLOOM is our group for survivors of sexual and domestic violence and intimate partner violence. This group will meet on the second and fourth week of each month at 6p. Group is currently hosted on google meet but can be shifted to in person if the need arises. Please contact Kendall Crim at 540-885-7273 ext. 116# if you require an in person support group. At this moment, our support groups are on hold until we are able to have a new facilitator trained. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes and recommend seeking our individual counseling services at 540-885-7273. If you find yourself needing more than just support groups, please call our 24/7 hotline 540-886-6800. Formulario de grupo de apoyo Complete el formulario a continuación y el personal se comunicará con usted en los próximos días con más información sobre el grupo. Nombre de pila Dirección de correo electrónico Apellido Teléfono Cumpleaños * required ¿Es seguro llamarlo o enviarle un correo electrónico? * Obligatorio Sí, el personal puede comunicarse conmigo por teléfono y correo electrónico. Solo las llamadas telefónicas son seguras para contactarme. Solo los correos electrónicos son seguros para contactarme. Verifico que la información proporcionada anteriormente es correcta y que el personal del New Directions Center tiene mi consentimiento para comunicarse conmigo. * Obligatorio Si. Enviar ¡Gracias por enviarnos!

Girl's Empowerment Retreat 2026 Thank you for registering for NDC's 2026 Girl's Empowerment Retreat, happening June 8th-12th from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. It is $20 per girl and $35 per family (ex: if you have 3 daughters interested in attending you only have to pay $35). Please fill out this registration form by May 23 at 11:59pm or until full. This camp is for girls ages 6 to 13 and is located in Waynesboro. The Girls Empowerment Retreat is a transformative experience designed to inspire and uplift young girls, fostering confidence and self-discovery. Through a series of empowering workshops, interactive activities, and mentorship sessions, participants develop leadership skills, cultivate strong self-esteem, and build meaningful connections with their peers. For any questions or concerns, please email Catheryn Wisteria at catheryn.wisteria@newdirections.org or Danielle Mango at danielle.mango@newdirectionscenter.org . Parent/Guardian First Name* Parent/Guardian Last Name* Phone Number* Email Address* Emergency Contact - Name and Number* Child 1 Name* Child 1 Age* Child 1 Allergies/Medication* Child 2 Name Child 2 Age Child 2 Allergies/Medication Child 3 Name Child 3 Age Child 3 Allergies/Medication If you are registering more than 3 children, please provide their name, age, and allergies/medications here. If someone other than you is planning to or may pick up your child(ren) from camp, please provide their name and phone number here.* If you have any other information you'd like to share, please use this space to do so. Registration Fee One Child USD 20 Family (1+ Children) USD 35 Submit