Wwav works to ensure that the latest HIV prevention information is in the hands of community members who need it most. Wwav provides peer directed groups that give emotional support for women living with HIV/ aids, their families and social networks. Wwav fights for drug policy grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights.Our research delves into the legality of syringe possession as a means of prevention of blood born diseases and the necessity of the syringe access programs in combating HIV/aids wwav launched a new program on domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking for african american women and lbtq women in New Orleans. Raise awareness and address stigma surrounding violence against african american women, provide twice monthly support to survivors, and advocate for culturally specific services across the host of violence intervention programs already available in New Orleans