Department of Family Services – Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
703-324-5730 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway, Pennino Building, Floor 7, Suite 740
Fairfax, VA 22035
Keesha Coke
Director

Domestic and Sexual Violence Services County Conversation Podcast

Lydia Guirguis and Jim PersonOn this episode of the County Conversation Podcast, Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Advocacy Services Supervisor Lydia Guirgis talks with County Conversation Podcast host Jim Person about the many ways Advocacy Services uplifts and supports survivors of interpersonal violence.

Ayaan Ali and Jim Person in studio Getting a protective order can be confusing. On this County Conversation podcast episode, Ayaan Ali, victim advocate with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services’ Advocacy Services, and host Jim Person talk about the protective order process and how advocates stand beside victims to walk them through what can be a challenging time.

Heather Potter and Jim Pearson in studioThe messages we are taught about gender can affect our relationships with ourselves, our loved ones, and the community. On this County Conversation podcast episode, Heather Potter, counselor with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services’ Anger & Domestic Abuse Prevention and Treatment program, and host Jim Person discuss the impact gender roles and stereotypes have on everyone and how this knowledge can help us prevent violence.

Keesha Coke and Jim Person sitting in studioOn this edition of the County Conversation, host Jim Person talks with Keesha Coke, assistant division director of Domestic and Sexual Violence Services in the Department of Family Services about the ways social workers support survivors of gender-based violence. Check it out

Kathryn Harlow and Jim Person in recording studioYou can live a happier, healthier life after an assault. Kathryn Harlow, a domestic and sexual violence counselor with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, tells us how on this edition of the County Conversation Podcast with host Jim Person.

Stacy Ziebell and Jim Person sitting in studio Stacy Ziebell, program manager of the Countywide Coordination Team with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, joined the County Conversation podcast to discuss human trafficking misconceptions, gaps in service, and resources and support with host Jim Person. Check out their conversation.

angela-yeboah-jim-person-firearms-surrender-county-conversation.pngAngela Yeboah, advocacy services program manager with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, discusses the firearms surrender process and the impact of guns on intimate partner violence with County Conversation podcast host Jim Person.

john-crownover-jim-person-healthy-masculinity-county-conversation.pngJohn Crownover, prevention and education coordinator with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services chats about building a culture that embraces healthy masculinity with County Conversation podcast host Jim Person. The pair also discussed engaging men and boys as allies in gender-based violence prevention.

podcast-microphone.pngTanisha Cox, volunteer manager with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services discussed the division's robust volunteer program with County Conversation podcast host Jim Person. For more information about becoming a volunteer for DSVS, contact Tanisha Cox.

debra-miller-jim-person-county-conversation-teens-stalking-edited.pngDebra Miller, youth education and outreach specialist with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, discussed the growing trend of stalking among teens with County Conversation podcast host Jim Person. The pair also talked about healthy relationships and other teen programming within DSVS.

microphoneVanessa Cullers, housing and economic specialist with DVAC, the Domestic Violence Action Center, discussed housing and economic support for survivors of intimate partner violence with host Jim Person on this episode of the County Conversation Podcast.

County Conversation podcast Chris Davies and Jim Person talking in soundboothChris Davies, counseling services supervisor, discussed counseling services in the Domestic and Sexual Violence Services division on the County Conversation podcast with host Jim Person.

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