Women Against Abuse

Allison* cringed at her reflection in the mirror as she gently dabbed concealer over the bruises circling her eye.

Doreen Davis is a longtime supporter of Women Against Abuse who has used her expertise in traditional labor law to assist WAA for over two decades.

Pro bono representation provided by local law firms makes a meaningful difference for the thousands of clients seeking help at our Legal Center.

Up until three years ago, Kathleen's* life was defined by her husband's moods, needs and whims.

The life-saving work that Women Against Abuse achieves each day would not be possible without the support of advocates in the community.

When a survivor's child was in trouble, Beth Huffman helped organize a press conference to get the story out on behalf of Women Against Abuse's Legal Center.

Former emergency shelter resident Dana*, intelligent and bright-spirited, worked hard for her credentials.

Justine got to know Eric in college, while working part time at a Virginia-based home improvement store. They began casually dating in 1999, eventually marrying in May of 2006. Looking back, her sister, Lauren, can see the red flags.

Renee Norris Jones experienced 7 years of domestic violence at a time when few resources existed to help victims escape abuse.

William Spratley flicks through the text messages on his phone until he finds the one he’s been looking for. It’s from his 27-year old daughter, Ameya, and it’s the last words he will ever exchange with her.