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VAdata, managed by the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance, is Virginia's web-based data collection system. VAdata was developed to enhance the collection of statewide data from all survivors who use the services of sexual and domestic violence member agencies across the state. This project began in April of 1996 through the support of the Violence Against Women Act. VAdata has served as a tool to capture the services provided to survivors of sexual and/or domestic violence since its inception.

"I would have been living on the street with my children or still in an abusive relationship."


"I probably would not feel seen or heard about the issues I am going through and dealt with an unstable mother if these resources hadn't been available to her either."

- Survivors of domestic violence who completed a survey for the community SDVA where they received services. (This survey is a part of the data collected within the VAdata system).

Survivors of violence and advocates in Virginia's 70+ sexual and domestic violence agencies (SDVAs) have been providing data for this system for more than 20 years. In 2023, Virginia's SDVA advocates responded to 66,258 hotline contacts, more than 38,000 of which were directly from survivors of violence. SDVA advocates also provided in-person and online counseling and services to 28,814 adults and children who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence. These services included help with financial needs, safety planning, accessing healthcare services, immigration concerns, legal advocacy, and finding safe and affordable housing. More than 5,700 adults and children also received shelter services, resulting in more than 230,759 nights of shelter.