Understanding the Role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) The term “Court Appointed Special Advocate” carries profound weight, symbolizing a ray of hope amidst the daunting challenges faced by vulnerable children within the intricate web of the foster care system. These compassionate and committed individuals, affectionately known as CASAs, stand as unwavering champions for […]
Written by Leah Fraley, CEO, Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia It’s a parent’s worst nightmare. Your child goes to swim camp, basketball practice, or school, and is abused by the very adults trusted to keep them safe. These are the stories you heard just last week as the former Board President of […]
2023 was an incredible year for child abuse prevention. Before we kick off 2024, we want to look back, share some of our highlights from this year, and celebrate the extraordinary things our supporters have allowed us to do… January 2023 | Family Program Facilitator Training We hosted our first Family Programs Strengthening […]
Community advocates and leaders praised the advocacy work of SCAN volunteers and staff and the organization’s essential work on behalf of children.
Parenting Classes That Help Build Stronger Families Scan of Northern Virginia offers free parenting classes and one-on-one support programs that help build stronger families. Our carefully designed classes foster stronger bonds within families, empowering parents and caregivers to embark on a transformative journey together. By referring families to one of our programs, they’ll have the […]
Hear from our Executive Director, look back on 35 years, and hear how we're bringing international expertise to NOVA.
Watch our interview with DC News Now on abuse trends, our CASA program, and a call for volunteers as cases increase.
The Loudoun County Trauma-Informed Community Network (TICN) is proud to present the first Resilience Awards to outstanding professionals working to improve mental health for Loudoun County residents. As a part of Virginia’s state-wide observance of Resilience Week, eight recipients have been recognized this May with a unique Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) session in partnership with Project Horse […]
We sat down with DC News Now to discuss Child Abuse Prevention Month and ways you can make a difference this April.
2022 was an incredible year for child abuse prevention. Check out highlights from this year and the extraordinary things our supporters have allowed us to do.
Toast to Hope sets a new record, raising double its goal for child-abuse-prevention programs.
“We are a nonprofit that serves children all year,” said Executive Director Leah Fraley. “This is our biggest fundraiser, and all the work we can do depends on our funders.”
“We are more than honored to be recognized by SCAN of Northern Virginia,” 100WomenStrong founder Karen G. Schaufeld stated. “Since its inception, 100WomenStrong has focused on the strategic investment in organizations and programs that enrich the lives of Loudoun County residents. SCAN has been one of our recipients six times because of its focus on prevention, education and advocacy in support of all children, regardless of race, faith, citizenship status, ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We are proud supporters of SCAN’s unique family and community programs and equally proud to be a part of their 2022 Toast to Hope Gala.”
SCAN awards 100WomenStrong with the distinguished Cleary Award at its annual Toast to Hope Gala, and sets a new organizational record, raising double its goal for child abuse prevention programs. Tim and Jennifer Gale, long-time SCAN supporters and strong advocates for children and families, announced a surprise match of all donations made during the night.
At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, the annual alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention awareness campaign known as Red Ribbon Week was officially designated for Alexandria as October 23-31. It is viewed as a perfect means for people and communities to join together by taking a visible stand against drugs. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Life: Live Drug Free.”
We were honored to have been the beneficiary of this year's Run Geek Run 5k. The $45,000 raised will go directly to PREVENTING child abuse throughout Northern Virginia! We can't thank the runners, supporters, sponsors, and Ironistic team enough for this generous donation!
The 2021 Fall edition of the SCAN Newsletter has arrived! The pandemic challenged us when our methods were limited, but these challenging times have brought us new and innovative solutions. Please join us on this journey to prevent child abuse and change the very communities we live in.
Child abuse is on the rise as Loudoun's vulnerable families continue to face long-term consequences of COVID. That's where SCAN comes in. After two years of isolation, socio-economic instability, and lack of community resources, struggling families continue to face stress and unsafe living situations. Loudoun's youth need our help now more than ever.
The 2021 Fall edition of the SCAN Newsletter has arrived! The pandemic challenged us when our methods were limited, but these challenging times have brought us new and innovative solutions. Please join us on this journey to prevent child abuse and change the very communities we live in.
Leah Fraley is executive director of Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia, a regionwide organization focused solely on preventing child abuse and neglect across Northern Virginia. In the past few weeks, and for the past four years, Americans have watched the Larry Nassar-USA Gymnastics case unfold in the headlines. Hundreds of victims have accused […]
The failures of both USA Gymnastics and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to appropriately address the sexual offenses of Larry Nassar enabled his crimes. This is institutional abuse, and it is not a new story. Organizations routinely side with employees and people in positions of power over the allegations of children, prioritizing their reputation over the safety of the children in their care.
VIRGINIA (FOX 5 DC) – A Northern Virginia child abuse prevention nonprofit reported a startling trend – an increase in the severity of cases. “We can do better for families, we can do better for children,” SCAN of Northern Virginia Executive Director Leah Fraley said Thursday, adding that while SCAN’s caseload has remained consistently high during the […]
Dear Alexandria City Council, SCAN of Northern Virginia stands with dozens of other community organizations in support of the Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Pilot you can fund on July 6th. We have seen firsthand how the pandemic has rocked Alexandria’s families. GBI would bring a just moral recovery in the wake of the public health […]
SCAN is awarded a $11,865 Loyola Children’s Law and Policy Executive Program Grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children.