Serving Spanish speaking victims of violence in the state of Virginia via our 24 hour Hotline answered by bilingual, bicultural and trauma informed advocates.
Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center has been a 501c3 nonprofit agency since 2018.
Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center is Virginia’s first and only agency that provides culturally specific advocacy for Hispanic/Latino families affected by violence and injustice that can guarantee its services are always delivered by bilingual, and bicultural trained advocates. Our model empowers members of the Latino Community to be part of the solution that ends violence and creates healthy relationships with other communities to provide better services for Spanish-Speaking victims. All our services are free and confidential for victims and their families and include:
Crisis intervention
Safety Planning
Peer counseling
Case management,
Personal advocacy
Accompaniment services,
Emergency shelter Placement
Emergency financial assistance
Interpretation