For 37 years, the Junior League of Arlington has partnered with local agencies by providing funding and volunteer hours to projects that improve our community. Projects and grants are selected that further the mission of the Junior League of Arlington and connect with our focus area and position statements.

As part of our advocacy efforts, the Junior League of Arlington identified a number of broad public issues that affect our community and adopted position statements. A position statement is the basis or frame of reference for which JLA can conduct advocacy. They allow JLA, alone or in collaboration with other community partners, to participate in a coalition; support, oppose, introduce or amend legislation; and educate our membership and community on the impact of issues we are facing.

ABUSE 

The Junior League of Arlington recognizes that many types of abuse exist and supports efforts to combat any type of abuse such as, but not limited to substance abuse, physical abuse, and neglect. 

CHILDREN 

The Junior League of Arlington supports efforts designed to ensure the health and well-being of children. 

WOMEN 

The Junior League of Arlington supports efforts to ensure that women have the opportunities and services essential to their intellectual, economic, social, mental, physical, and emotional well-being. 

FAMILY PRESERVATION 

The Junior League of Arlington supports efforts which foster a greater sense of self-esteem and personal responsibility so that individuals, families, and communities are strengthened. 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 

The Junior League of Arlington, believe that: 

• any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or mental harm or suffering to women and children, whether occurring in public or in private life, is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated in our society; 
• women and children have the right to protection and safety; and 
• women and children have the right to live in violence-free households.

Therefore, the Junior League of Arlington, will:

• further public education and awareness of issues relating to domestic violence;
• advocate for and support the training of persons in the legal, medical and social service systems, so they are better equipped to understand and deal with the complexity of issues inherent in domestic violence cases;
• support shelter, refuge and transitional housing programs for survivors of domestic violence and their children; and 
• encourage and participate in collaboration with other service providers and advocates to accomplish mutual goals.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

The Junior League of Arlington is committed to introducing, supporting, and acknowledging the creation and enforcement of legislation and programs that combat human trafficking, ensure that victims are not treated as criminals, and provide assistance to victims and their children.