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• Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events
• Especially for Fairfax Women & Girls
• OFW&DSVS support groups

 

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events

Sexual Assault Awareness in the Social Media Age
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Recent incidents involving social media (photos and videos of assaults posted and shared online) highlight the importance of discussing the serious impact on victims, especially teens. Fairfax County held a live chat about how we can help young people avoid the crowd mentality, stand up for their core values, and hold one other accountable. Representatives from the Fairfax County Office for Women and Domestic & Sexual Violence Services and the Police Department answered questions. Read the transcript from the online discussion.
April 8-12, 15-19 and 22-26
SAAM Silent Survivor Display Week 8 a.m-4:30 p.m. Various Lobbies April 8-12: Government Center Lobby - 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 2203 April15-19: Pennino Building Lobby - 12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035 April 22-26:South County Center Lobby - 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309 The silent survivor silhouettes represent the stories of men, women and children who have experienced sexual violence and became survivors. The silhouettes will be displayed along with information and resources on sexual violence during business hours  in various lobbies throughout the week.
April 9		April 10
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Board of Supervisors Proclamation 9:30 a.m. Government Center (Board Auditorium) 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035 Celebrate as the Board of Supervisors proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This event is open to all.		Springfield Sexual Assault Awareness Day 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Springfield Be on the lookout! We will be raising awareness about sexual violence by passing out related resources at various locations in Springfield. Brown Bag Lunch: Trauma & Recovery Noon-1 p.m. Lake Anne (Suite 140 Rooms 1 & 2) 11484 Washington Plaza West, Reston, VA 20190 Bring your lunch and join us to learn more about trauma after sexual assault. This event is open to all.
April 11		April 13
Childhood Sexual Abuse Discussion   2:30-3:30 p.m. Government Center (Conference Rooms 9/10) 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 2203 This session will explore the issue of childhood sexual abuse and provide resources for the participants through videos and discussion. This event is open to all.		Sexual Assault Awareness: Metro Stations 8 a.m.- Noon Northern Virginia Metro stations Be on the lookout! We will be raising awareness about sexual violence by passing out related resources at metro stations across Northern Virginia during the Cherry Blossom Festival.
April 15		April 21
Brown Bag Lunch: Trauma & Recovery Noon-1 p.m. South County Center (Access Fairfax Room 221 A/B) 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309 Bring your lunch and join us to learn more about trauma after sexual assault. This event is open to all.		FCPD, Victim Services Section 5K Walk & Candlelight Vigil 4:30 –7 p.m. 4100 Monument Corner Drive, Fairfax The Fairfax County Police Department invites you to commemorate the 2013 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with a resource fair, walk and candlelight vigil. You must register before the race or at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/survey/crimevictimsrights.htm
April 25		April 29
Childhood Sexual Abuse Discussion 3-4 p.m. South County Center (Access Fairfax Room 221 A/B ) 8350 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309 This session will explore the issue of childhood sexual abuse and provide resources for the participants through videos and discussion. This event is open to all.		Brown Bag Lunch: Trauma & Recovery Noon-1 p.m. Heritage Center East Wing—Conference Room A 7611 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003 Bring your lunch and join us to learn more about trauma after sexual assault. This event is open to all.
For more information, please call The Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services at 703-324-5730; TTY 703-324-5706. See here for additional Sexual Assault Awareness Month events in the area.

Especially for Fairfax Women & Girls

• Parenting Education Program Classes from the Department of Family Services (DFS). Classes are for Fairfax County residents; meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m.; are free; and include dinner and child care. To refer a family; for more information and to request reasonable ADA accommodations, contact 703-324-7691 (all TTY 703-222-9452).
  
  
• Join the Telephone Support Group for Family Caregivers of Older Adults. If you are a family caregiver for an older adult and don’t have time to attend a support group, the Telephone Support Group can help. Support is available on the second Tuesday each month from 7 to 8 p.m.
  
  Register for the Telephone Support Group. Get more information about Caregiver support. 
  
  Upcoming topics include Fairfax County resources to help caregivers, honoring yourself while caring for another and caregiving during the holidays. The program is sponsored by the Department of Family Services’ Fairfax Area Agency on Aging.

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