Threshold Advocacy Group

Threshold Advocacy Group Where change begins, and silence ends. Serving Nationwide

Threshold Advocacy Group is a nonprofit based in Virginia, dedicated to empowering safe parents as they navigate the family court system. We know the legal process can feel overwhelming and isolating, especially when the well-being of children is on the line. Our mission is to stand beside parents every step of the way—offering legal coaching, court navigation support, and advocacy that protects b

oth parental rights and the human rights of children. We provide guidance, resources, and a voice of support so parents don’t have to face the courtroom alone. Threshold Advocacy is not a law firm, but a community-driven advocacy group committed to bridging the gap between families, the courts, and the services they need.

⚖️ Disclaimer: We are not attorneys and cannot provide legal advice. Our role is to support, educate, and advocate—helping families understand the process and feel empowered to move forward with confidence. Together, we’re building pathways toward fairness, safety, and hope—helping families cross the threshold into a more secure future.

A meaningful step forward for survivor safety in Virginia — but there is still work to do.Virginia’s firearm restriction...
09/03/2026

A meaningful step forward for survivor safety in Virginia — but there is still work to do.

Virginia’s firearm restriction applies to qualifying domestic violence convictions. It does not generally capture cases where someone successfully completes Virginia’s first-offender domestic violence program and the charge is ultimately dismissed.

At Threshold, we believe that program desperately needs reform. Completing a program should not automatically erase important safety concerns, especially in cases involving patterns of abuse, coercive control, or ongoing risk.

Progress matters. So does closing the gaps.

— Threshold Advocacy Group

Day 14: Post-Separation Abuse WheelOver the last 14 days, we’ve looked at many different ways post-separation abuse can ...
08/30/2026

Day 14: Post-Separation Abuse Wheel

Over the last 14 days, we’ve looked at many different ways post-separation abuse can show up. This wheel is a reminder that these behaviors often do not happen in isolation — they are patterns used to maintain power, control, fear, confusion, or instability after separation.

Not every difficult interaction is abuse. Look at patterns, context, frequency, intent, and impact.

If these patterns feel familiar, you are not alone. Recognizing the behavior is often the first step toward protecting your peace and supporting your children.

Learn more at thresholdag.org.

Day 13: Child-Centered ManipulationChildren should never be responsible for carrying adult conflict.This can look like a...
08/29/2026

Day 13: Child-Centered Manipulation

Children should never be responsible for carrying adult conflict.

This can look like asking a child to choose sides, using them to relay messages, questioning them for information about the other parent, coaching what they should say, making them feel guilty for loving the other parent, or withholding time to gain control.

Children deserve childhoods — not loyalty tests.

Look at the pattern, context, frequency, and impact on the child.

Learn more at thresholdag.org.

Day 12: Minimizing, Denying & GaslightingGaslighting can make someone question what they experienced, how they remember ...
08/28/2026

Day 12: Minimizing, Denying & Gaslighting

Gaslighting can make someone question what they experienced, how they remember it, or whether their feelings are justified.

It may sound like: “That never happened,” “You’re too sensitive,” “You’re imagining things,” or “It wasn’t that big of a deal.” Over time, repeated denial, blame-shifting, and minimizing can become another way to maintain control after separation.

One disagreement over what happened does not automatically mean gaslighting. Look at patterns, context, frequency, and impact.

Your feelings are valid. Your reality matters.

Learn more at thresholdag.org.

✍️ What Is an Electronic Notary (eNotary)?Did you know that Virginia allows documents to be notarized electronically?An ...
08/28/2026

✍️ What Is an Electronic Notary (eNotary)?

Did you know that Virginia allows documents to be notarized electronically?

An Electronic Notary, or eNotary, is a Virginia notary public who has completed the additional registration required by the Commonwealth to perform electronic notarizations. It isn’t simply someone adding a digital signature to a document. The notarization must comply with Virginia’s requirements for electronic notarial acts.

Are electronic notarizations legally recognized? YES.

Virginia law expressly provides for electronic notarization. An electronic notary uses an electronic notarial certificate, signature, and seal rather than placing a traditional ink stamp on a paper document.

Virginia law requires the physical seal to create a sharp, legible, permanent, and photographically reproducible image.

At Threshold Advocacy Group, our electronic notary services are performed by properly registered Virginia electronic notaries in accordance with Virginia law.

Knowledge makes navigating paperwork a whole lot easier. 💙

Threshold Advocacy Group
Education • Advocacy • Support

Day 11: Financial AbuseFinancial abuse after separation can happen when money is used to limit independence, create inst...
08/27/2026

Day 11: Financial Abuse

Financial abuse after separation can happen when money is used to limit independence, create instability, punish, or maintain control.

It may look like restricting access to funds, hiding income or assets, creating debt, refusing necessary financial support, preventing financial independence, or using children’s needs and expenses as leverage.

Not every financial disagreement is abuse. Look at the pattern, context, frequency, intent, and impact on you and your children.

Financial freedom is a right. Control is not.

Learn more at thresholdag.org.

Day 10: Cultural & Religious AbuseCulture, faith, and family traditions can be powerful sources of identity and connecti...
08/26/2026

Day 10: Cultural & Religious Abuse

Culture, faith, and family traditions can be powerful sources of identity and connection — but they should never be used to control, shame, or harm someone after separation.

This can look like using religious or cultural beliefs to override boundaries, pressuring a parent or child to follow certain practices, belittling someone’s identity or values, discouraging participation in meaningful traditions, or using children to enforce beliefs or choices.

Not every difference in belief is abuse. Look at the pattern, context, frequency, and impact.

Respect should unite — control divides.

Learn more at thresholdag.org.

Day 9: Legal System AbuseThe legal system should be used to resolve disputes — not to intimidate, punish, drain resource...
08/25/2026

Day 9: Legal System Abuse

The legal system should be used to resolve disputes — not to intimidate, punish, drain resources, or maintain control after separation.

Legal system abuse may look like excessive filings, unnecessary delays, repeated threats of court action, false or exaggerated allegations, withholding important documents, or using the children and court process as leverage.

Not every legal disagreement is abuse. Look at the pattern, context, frequency, intent, and impact on you and your children.

The system should seek justice — not become another weapon.

Learn more at thresholdag.org.

Day 8: Digital & Technology AbuseTechnology can make co-parenting easier — but it can also be used to monitor, harass, i...
08/24/2026

Day 8: Digital & Technology Abuse

Technology can make co-parenting easier — but it can also be used to monitor, harass, intimidate, or maintain control after separation.

Digital abuse may look like tracking someone’s location, demanding passwords, excessive calls or messages, accessing or damaging accounts, using photos or private information to threaten or shame, or using apps and devices to monitor someone without appropriate boundaries.

Not every message or use of technology is abusive. Look at the pattern, context, frequency, and impact.

Privacy is a right. Control is not.

Learn more at thresholdag.org.

🎉 BIG NEWS FOR THRESHOLD! 🎉We are so excited to share that both Kait Brewer and Samantha Anderson have officially been a...
08/24/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS FOR THRESHOLD! 🎉

We are so excited to share that both Kait Brewer and Samantha Anderson have officially been approved as Court Parenting Educators (Co-Parenting Educator)

This is another huge step forward for Threshold Advocacy Group and our mission to provide parents and families with accessible, practical education and support while navigating separation, custody, co-parenting, and other family transitions.

With both of us now trained as Court Approved Parent Education Providers, we are continuing to expand the education and services Threshold can offer to families throughout Virginia.

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to build programs that don’t just check a box, but actually give parents tools they can use to reduce conflict, communicate more effectively, and protect their children from being caught in the middle.

We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and even more excited about what it means for the families we serve.

One more step forward. One more resource for families.

Kait Brewer | Executive Director
Samantha Anderson | Deputy Director
Threshold Advocacy Group

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