Sobre nosotros The 2026 Night of Hope Gala will be Saturday, October 10th in Staunton. The Night of Hope Gala invites community members to come together to honor victims and survivors of intimate partner violence for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It, too, furthers our mission to care for and support them. Please consider joining us for a special evening. Tickets can be purchased using the form below. RSVP by Sunday, September 20th to reserve your seats. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or have questions about becoming a sponsor, please email Kaitlyn Hammer at kaitlyn.hammer@newdirectionscenter.org. 2026 Night of Hope Gala The 2026 Night of Hope Gala will be held on Saturday, October 10th, 2026, from 4:30 to 10:00 p.m. at Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Virginia . This special event brings our community together in a spirit of awareness, compassion, and celebration to honor National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the vital work New Directions Center does to provide free and confidential services to survivors throughout our region. The gala is a celebration of the impact we have made together and the work we have accomplished over the past 30 years. We are especially excited that October 10th marks the 30th anniversary of New Directions Center's incorporation , which took place on October 10th, 1996 . We look forward to honoring the past 30 years with you while celebrating the future and the many years of hope, healing, and service that lie ahead. Night of Hope Gala Tickets* Single Ticket USD 150 Couples Ticket USD 200 Table (6 Tickets) USD 600 Online ticket sales are only reserved for singles, couples, and marketing free tables. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please email Kaitlyn Hammer at kaitlyn.hammer@newdirectionscenter.org . First Name* Last Name* If you know the name of your guest(s), please include them here. By checking this checkbox, I acknowledge that this event is only for guests 18 and older. * Phone* Email* Mailing Address* By purchasing a ticket and/or attending the Night of Hope Gala, I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in this event. I understand that New Directions Center may take photographs and/or video during the event, and I give permission for my image or likeness to be used in NDC promotional materials, social media, website, newsletters, reports, and other agency communications. I understand that ticket purchases are non-refundable, but may be transferred to another guest if New Directions Center is notified prior to the event. If alcohol is served, guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol, and valid identification may be required. New Directions Center and/or the venue reserve the right to refuse service or remove any guest whose behavior is unsafe, disruptive, or inappropriate. I understand that any tax-deductible portion of my ticket purchase depends on the fair market value of goods and services received. I should consult my tax advisor for specific tax guidance. I have read and agree to the above Event Waiver & Acknowledgment. * Before check out, please be sure you have provided a proper mailing address as tickets will be mailed to guests. Your ticket(s) will include information regarding the date, time, location, and attire necessary for the event. If you have any questions or need to declare any accessibility needs or dietary restrictions, please call (540)885-7273 or email Kaitlyn Hammer at kaitlyn.hammer@newdirectionscenter.org . Submit

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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! Contáctenos Estamos aquí por tí. Llame a nuestra línea directa las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana para hablar con un defensor: 540-886-6800 Texto: 804-793-9999 We do not collect information or share information with third parties. Horas de oficina Lunes Viernes 8:30 a. M. A 4:30 p. M. These hours are subject to change due to holidays, inclement weather, etc. Please look on our social medias to stay informed. Contacta con nuestra oficina Oficina: 540-885-7273 Fax: 540-885-0686 Línea directa de crisis 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana: 540-886-6800

Eventos PRÓXIMOS EVENTOS DE 2021 September NDC Table at Churchville Augusta County Libration Station - 09/03/2026 - Visit the Churchville Augusta County Library Station at 3714 Churchville Ave, Churchville, VA to talk with a staff member and to learn more about New Directions Center. A table will be set up on Thursday, September 3rd from 11 AM - 3 PM. Coffee with New Directions Center - 09/17/2026 - Join New Directions Center at the Staunton Innovation Hub on Thursday, September 17th from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for coffee and breakfast snacks! We want to take this time to share more about who NDC is, what we offer, and how we can be involved as a partner and as a resource in the community! Stay tuned for more details. Sip N' Paint - 09/18/2026 - Join New Directions Center and Sunny Knoll Studio at Valley Pike Farm Market on Friday, September 18th at 6:00 PM! Grab a glass of wine and a paint brush in this fun, relaxing way to support NDC. Tickets are $40 and a portion of the proceeds directly benefit NDC. To register, visit this link . African American Heritage and Multicultural Festival - 09/19/2026 to 09/20/2026 - New Directions Center will have a table at the African American Heritage and Multicultural Festival at Gypsy Hill Park on Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th. Come see us! Queen City Mischief and Magic - 09/26/2026 to 09/27/2027 - New Directions Center will be a part of the "Do Good Alley" at the annual Queen City Mischief and Magic in downtown Staunton on Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th. Come see us! October Sips for Survivors - October - For National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, NDC is partnering with local coffee shops for "Sips for Survivors." This month long event gives the community a unique chance to support small business, support survivors of domestic violence, and enter in a chance to win a self care and beauty bundle package topped with a photographed session! Stay tuned for more details on how to participate. Night of Hope Gala - 10/10/2026 - New Directions Center's 2nd annual Night of Hope Benefit Gala is on Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Staunton. We're bringing the community together to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please visit this page for more details and to purchase your tickets. Staunton Pride - 10/17/2026 - New Directions Center will be at Staunton Pride on Saturday, October 17th from 12 PM - 5 PM at Gypsy Hill Park for Staunton Pride. Come see us! Movie in the Park - 10/23/2026 - Join New Directions Center at the Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand for a Halloween movie night with the Staunton Parks and Rec Team! Movie and time TBD. We hope to see you there! November More Information to Come. December More Information to Come.

Trata de personas Grupo de Trabajo contra la Trata de Personas Necesitamos la ayuda de nuestra comunidad para brindar servicios gratuitos y seguros a las víctimas de la trata de personas. Los sobrevivientes a menudo se quedan sin nada después de escapar de la trata. El objetivo del Grupo de Trabajo contra la Trata de Personas es ayudarlos a reconstruir sus vidas y encontrar la independencia que necesitan para prosperar. Si usted o alguien que conoce puede brindar uno de los siguientes servicios o ser voluntario con nosotros para brindar asistencia, comuníquese con nosotros. Con su ayuda, juntos podemos seguir trabajando por un mundo libre de violencia. Servicios que necesitamos Si bien nuestras oficinas están cerradas al público debido a COVID-19, nuestro personal aún puede trabajar con usted de forma remota. Llame a nuestra línea directa al 540-886-6800 y deje su nombre y número. ¡Nos comunicaremos contigo lo antes posible! Ayúdanos a ayudar a las víctimas. Al ayudarnos a brindar servicios gratuitos a los sobrevivientes de la trata, está ayudando a poner fin a la violencia en nuestra comunidad. Si tiene preguntas o desea obtener más información sobre nuestro Grupo de Trabajo contra la Trata de Personas, comuníquese con Jessica García al: jessica.garcia@newdirectionscenter.org Podemos proporcionar recibos de impuestos por donaciones y servicios.

Nuestros servicios para sobrevivientes Support Groups Finding healing through solidarity. Do you feel lost, isolated, or want to feel more connected to others that understand? Come join our community of survivors at EMPOWER. EMPOWER is an 12-day virtual support group program that meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 6-7pm. This program includes: A safe space for healing unique to each person’s experiences Activities and discussions And more! Complete this form to register for the EMPOWER Support Group. After review of the submission, someone will reach out to you with further instructions.

Agresión sexual ¿Qué es la agresión sexual? La agresión sexual se define como cualquier tipo de contacto o comportamiento sexual que ocurre sin el consentimiento explícito del destinatario. Esto puede incluir relaciones sexuales forzadas o violación, intento de violación, caricias o caricias no deseadas por encima o por debajo de la ropa, incesto, abuso sexual, sexo oral forzado o sodomía. Tal comportamiento no tiene por qué involucrar fuerza física; también puede ser verbal o visual, que puede incluir coerción sexual (uso de intimidación, amenazas o culpa), exposición indecente, acoso sexual o voyerismo (cuando alguien observa actos sexuales privados sin su consentimiento). Aproximadamente 4 de cada 5 agresiones sexuales son cometidas por alguien que la víctima conoce, ya sea un compañero de clase, compañero de trabajo, vecino, conocido, amigo, familiar o pareja. Es importante recordar que la agresión sexual se trata de ejercer poder y control sobre otra persona. La única culpa de tal acto recae en el perpetrador; nadie merece ser agredido jamás. Fuente: Oficina de Salud de la Mujer, Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos; Red Nacional de Violación, Abuso e Incesto; Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos. MITOS RELATIVOS A LAS AGRESIONES SEXUALES MITO: La agresión sexual es el resultado de un impulso sexual incontrolable e impulsivo de origen biológico. VERDAD: La agresión sexual está motivada por la hostilidad, el poder y el control. Los estudios clínicos de delincuentes encuentran que las agresiones sexuales no están motivadas por el deseo sexual o por el deseo de satisfacer necesidades biológicas. Más bien, están motivados por la hostilidad, el poder y el control (Groth, 1979). A diferencia de los animales, los humanos son capaces de controlar cómo eligen actuar o expresar sus impulsos sexuales. MITO: La mayoría de las agresiones sexuales las cometen extraños. VERDAD: La mayoría de las agresiones sexuales las comete alguien que la víctima conoce. Los estudios muestran que aproximadamente el 80% de las mujeres adultas que denunciaron agresiones sexuales conocían a su agresor (Russo, 1990; Sorenson, 1987). En el año fiscal 1995, el 83% de las mujeres y hombres que buscaban apoyo en los centros de crisis por agresión sexual de Virginia conocían a su agresor. MITO: Los hombres no pueden ser agredidos sexualmente. VERDAD: Los hombres son víctimas de agresiones sexuales. Se estima que 1 de cada 4-10 hombres será agredido sexualmente por otro hombre o por una mujer durante su vida (Sorenson, 1987 y Burgess, 1992). En el año fiscal 1995, el 7.5% de las personas que buscaban servicios en los centros de crisis por agresión sexual de Virginia eran hombres. MITO: Los cónyuges no pueden agredirse sexualmente entre sí. VERDAD: Los cónyuges pueden agredirse sexualmente entre sí. El estado civil no otorga a ninguno de los miembros de la pareja el derecho a tener relaciones sexuales sin el consentimiento del otro cónyuge. El contacto sexual conyugal sin consentimiento en Virginia es un delito. En el año fiscal 1995, el 7,5% de las personas que buscaban servicios en los centros de crisis por agresión sexual de Virginia fueron agredidas por su cónyuge. MITO: El delito de violación generalmente se denuncia a la policía. VERDAD: El delito de violación no suele denunciarse a la policía. La violación es un delito poco denunciado en los Estados Unidos con estimaciones fundamentadas de que por cada violación denunciada a la policía, no se denuncian entre 3 y 10 (Koss, 1987). MITO: La agresión sexual les ocurre a las mujeres que “la piden” vistiéndose de forma provocativa o actuando de forma seductora. VERDAD: La agresión sexual no es el resultado de la forma en que una persona se viste o actúa. Es el agresor quien decide agredir a otro individuo. La víctima no es cómplice del delito.

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* Dedicate or Designate Your Donation - Please let us know if this gift is in honor or memory of someone, or if you would like it directed toward a specific program, item, or need. 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.

Sobre nosotros 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! Trabajar como voluntario Volunteer Opportunities ¿Quieres ayudar a nuestra comunidad? ¡Hazte voluntario! ¿Por qué debería ser voluntario? New Directions Center, Inc. cree que solo un esfuerzo comunitario coordinado producirá el cambio social necesario para poner fin a la violencia doméstica y sexual. Los voluntarios representan una parte sustancial de nuestra agencia y son una pieza clave de los esfuerzos de nuestra comunidad para reducir el impacto y la ocurrencia de la violencia. ¿Cómo me convierto en voluntario? ¡Puede comenzar a ser voluntario solicitando hoy mismo! Damos la bienvenida a cualquier persona que se postule. Aplicar como voluntario ¡Complete y envíe una solicitud de voluntariado hoy! APLICAR AQUÍ ¿Cómo me convierto en voluntario? ¡Puede comenzar a ser voluntario solicitando hoy mismo! Damos la bienvenida a cualquier persona que se postule. Aplicar como voluntario ¡Complete y envíe una solicitud de voluntariado hoy! APLICAR AQUÍ ¡Estamos muy agradecidos por cualquier momento que alguien esté dispuesto a dedicarle a nuestra agencia y clientes! ¡Puede comenzar a ser voluntario solicitando hoy mismo! Damos la bienvenida a cualquier persona que se postule.