Loudoun County’s Designated Core Service Provider for Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services

The Resourceful Woman Celebrates Grand Opening of New Designer Closet in Downtown Leesburg

New appointment-only shopping experience brings high-end fashion at accessible prices to Loudoun County while supporting survivors and violence prevention through LAWS The Resourceful Woman, the downtown Leesburg thrift store supporting the mission of LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services, ...
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The Most Important Voice in the Room

I recently read Marlee Liss's thoughtful reflection on the criticism and polarization that often surrounds conversations about sexual violence and abuse. It reminded me of something we see every day in our work with survivors. Too often, public conversations become ...
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LAWS Surpasses $9.4 Million with Major Support from Loudoun County, Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, and Community Donors

Leesburg, VA — April 29, 2026 — LAWS Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Services (LAWS) has secured over $9.4 million toward its $11.6 million capital campaign to build a new Shelter & Community Services Center — marking a historic step ...
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Every Step Matters — How Your Support Powers Safety, Justice, and Hope

Every Step Matters — How Your Support Powers Safety, Justice, and Hope

Impact often reveals itself in quiet moments rather than large, dramatic ones. At LAWS, the most meaningful progress is seen in everyday scenes that many people never witness. It is found in the steady breath a survivor takes before stepping ...
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