WAAV typically meets the third Wednesday of each month at The Lakeside Inn in Wakefield at 5:30pm. We are always looking for volunteers and new members. We hope you can join us! To join our meeting virtually, please click the Zoom link below. Email us at WAAVcares@gmail.com to receive our newsletter.
WAAV is a proud coalition member of Jane Doe Inc.!
Jane Doe Inc. works with their coalition members to create policies and explore innovative solutions that improve the lives of survivors. They seek to prevent sexual assault and domestic violence by changing the lens through which people view the experiences of survivors and by promoting safety and justice for everyone.
Check them out here: https://www.janedoe.org/
Healthy Relationships for Teens:
Parent / Caregiver Workshop
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Addressing the Problem of Violence in Our Community
Wakefield Alliance Against Violence, or WAAV, is a Community Based Volunteer organization, dedicated to creating a lifestyle free from violence in Wakefield by reaching out to the community, raising awareness, providing education resources, and support to families and individuals, with an emphasis on prevention.
Featured Board Member
Edith Block
Youth Violence
WAAV helps schools, parents, and the community understand and respond to violence among youth such as bullying, cyber bullying, and teen dating violence.
Domestic Violence
WAAV provides definitions and descriptions of domestic violence occurring between family members, spouses, and dating partners including physical, sexual, and emotional violence, as well as controlling and abusive behaviors.
Mission and Goals
The Wakefield Alliance Against Violence (WAAV) is dedicated to raising community awareness about domestic violence and teen dating violence. Its mission includes promoting educational programs and initiatives that aim to reduce violence while encouraging the development of healthy relationships. Through community outreach and preventive measures, WAAV seeks to foster a safer environment and provide support to those affected by violence.
Contact Us
Get in touch with the form below. For emergencies call 911 or visit your nearest hospital
WAAVcares@gmail.com
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