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

The Upstream Crew

A new workshop series created for mentors to youth.
The Upstream Crew

This series is all about collaboration between mentors, youth organizations, and content experts who are ready to dive into the tough but necessary conversations about healthy relationships with young people.

We know these conversations can feel uncomfortable or even taboo – but they’re essential. The Upstream Crew equips caring adults with the tools, language, and confidence to have these courageous conversations and follow through in meaningful ways.

We believe that violence in relationships is preventable – but it takes all of us going upstream, challenging the tide of normalized violence, and showing youth what healthy, respectful relationships truly look like.

Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, counselor, coach, youth worker, or community leader, this series is for you. Join The Upstream Crew and help us build a culture of safety, respect, and connection – one conversation at a time.

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Blog

Online Safety: Simple Tips for Kids & Teens

By Dan Snow I raised 5 great sons in Loudoun County, and coming from a career in law enforcement, I was always concerned with online ...
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Parents Can Do Hard Things…In Fact, They Must

Being a parent comes with a never-ending list of hard things, and near the top of that list is talking to our kids about relationships ...
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The Upstream Crew

What Does Going Upstream Mean?

Learn the basics of primary prevention and what the Upstream Crew is all about
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Upcoming Events

Nothing from Tuesday, 15 September 2026 to Wednesday, 15 September 2027.

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Teen Power & Control Wheel

Threats & physical/sexual assaults are usually the actions that allow others to become aware of domestic violence. However, regular use of other abusive behaviors by ...
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LAWS Parent Handbook

Parent's Guide to Talking about Relationships,Body Safety, and Respect
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Connecting the Dots CDC Report

Violence takes many forms, including intimate partner violence, sexual violence, child maltreatment, bullying, suicidal behavior, and elder abuse and neglect. These forms of violence are ...
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Kids at Hope Ted Talk

In his TEDx talk, Rick Miller challenges the long-standing practice of labeling children as “at risk.” Instead, he introduces the Kids at Hope framework, built ...
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A Future Built on Mentorship Report

Mentorship represents one of the most powerful forms of social infrastructure we can build — human connections that create ripple effects extending far beyond individual ...
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The Infrastructure of Youth Mentorship

This reel is a powerful reminder of how much one person can matter. So many kids are growing up without a consistent, positive adult in ...
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Upstream Allies

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Interested in joining the Upstream Crew?