Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

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** Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline 703-360-7273; TTY 711 **

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The Department of Family Services' Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services offers compassionate and comprehensive state-accredited programs for women, men, teens and children who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Be. The. One.

We encourage you to choose a simple thing you can do to Be. The. One. to raise awareness about and to help end domestic violence.

Learn more about Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the events and activities occurring throughout October and the ways you can make a positive difference in your community today.

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Oct. 4 - Fairfax County Leaders ‘Make the Call’ to End Domestic Violence

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid, Del. Kathleen Murphy, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn and Sup. John Cook shared about their work to end domestic violence in Fairfax County. Speakers offered tips on how individuals can help someone who may be a victim when they decide to make the call. The event took place Thursday, Oct. 4 at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Rd., Burke, VA 22015.

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Fairfax County La Voz de Condado de Fairfax Discusses Domestic Violence Prevention

The Fairfax County La Voz de Condado de Fairfax Oct. 30 show featured host Heber Velasquez discussing domestic violence prevention and Domestic Violence Awareness Month with Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services’ counselor Jeannette Aleman and volunteer Diana Escobar.

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Resources

National Resources

National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (24 hrs/ 7 days)
866-331-9474 or 866-331-8453 (TTY)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- What is Teen Dating Violence?
- Dating Matters: Understanding Teen Dating Violence Prevention
Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women (OVW)
- About Dating Violence
National Center for Victims of Crime
- Youth Initiative
Love is Respect
Casa de Esperanza (Spanish, English)
National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888

State Resources

Virginia Family Violence & Sexual Assault Hotline (24 hrs/ 7 days)
800-838-8238 (Voice/TTY)
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance
Virginia Department of Health, Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention Program

Local Resources

Other Services

Fairfax County Police Department
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 703-691-2131
Magistrates – Issue emergency protective orders
Fairfax: 703-246-2178
Services for people with mental illness or substance use disorders
Emergency Services: 703-573-5679; TTY 711
Entry & Entry & Referral: 703-383-8500; TTY 711
Child Protective Services
703-324-7400; TTY 703-222-9452
Adult Protective Services
703-324-7450; TTY 703-449-1186
Coordinated Services Planning
Information and referral to human services resources in the community
703-222-0880, TTY 703-802-7914

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Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Be. The. One.

Oct. 4 - Fairfax County Leaders ‘Make the Call’ to End Domestic Violence

Make a Difference - Volunteer Your Talents and Time

Fairfax County La Voz de Condado de Fairfax Discusses Domestic Violence Prevention

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Be. The. One.

Oct. 4 - Fairfax County Leaders ‘Make the Call’ to End Domestic Violence

Make a Difference - Volunteer Your Talents and Time

Fairfax County La Voz de Condado de Fairfax Discusses Domestic Violence Prevention

Ways You Can Help Become a volunteer with VOICES to provide support and promote justice for victims of violence, their families and communities. Make a donation that changes and rebuilds lives.

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Main Address

Site Tools

Support

Additional Resources

Ways You Can Help

Become a volunteer with VOICES to provide support and promote justice for victims of violence, their families and communities.

Make a donation that changes and rebuilds lives.

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