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TextNews and Special Events for OFW&DSVS/Commission for Women
- Purchase Virginia License Plates to Support Prevention Efforts
- Especially for Fairfax Women & Girls
- Collecting cell phones to help victims of domestic violence
- OFW&DSVS support groups
Purchase Virginia License Plates to Support Prevention Efforts
One in four Virginians is affected by sexual or domestic violence before the age of 18. Whether a young person is a witness, victim or perpetrator of violence, the trauma can have a lifelong impact. Proceeds from a new special interest license plate will fund prevention programs in Fairfax County and local communities. Together, we can help to prevent violent acts before they occur.
The Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (OFWDSVS) is joining the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance (Action Alliance) to promote the "Peace Begins at Home" license plate. Proceeds will benefit the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance's Building Healthy Futures Fund, which supports a variety of violence prevention efforts across the state.
Pre-registration for the 'Peace Begins at Home' plate costs $25 per year and is currently in progress. Registration will continue until June 30, 2012.
For an application to pre-register for the license plate, contact Jennifer McPherson or 703-324-3586, TTY 711. For more information, visit the Action Alliance website.
The Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance provides support to local rape crises centers and domestic violence agencies through training and technical assistance as well as operating the statewide Family Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline.
Together we can help to prevent violent acts BEFORE they occur.
Especially for Fairfax Women & Girls
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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).
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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.
Collecting cell phones to help victims of domestic
violence
The Fairfax County Commission for Women is collecting used cell phones, chargers and batteries to help victims of domestic violence.
The Commission is conducting the drive in partnership with Verizon Wireless' HopeLine Program, which collects used wireless phones and equipment and refurbishes or recycles them. Last year over 1,700 cell phones were collected and resulted in a $7,500 donation from the Verizon Wireless HopeLine to Artemis House. For more information call or visit the Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services at 703-324-5730; TTY 711 or visit the Commission for Women web site.
OFW&DSVS Support Groups
- Men's Survivors' Group. A support group for men who were sexually abused as children.
- Domestic Abuse Survivor Support Group for Women. A free, confidential support group for adult women who are currently experiencing or have previously experienced domestic abuse (physical, emotional, or verbal).
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