Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) Trainings


The Department of Family Services' Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) is committed to raising awareness throughout Fairfax County about domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking.

DSVS offers a variety of training throughout the year. All training courses are free, but registration is required. For any questions, contact Abby Picard, Prevention and Education Coordinator, at Abigail.Picard@fairfaxcounty.gov.

Please Check the Training(s) You Plan to Attend:




1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Recognizing and Responding to Stalking - Stalking Training Series 2026

Did you know that most stalking is perpetrated by the victim’s current or ex romantic partner? Join us this October for 3 sessions with the Stalking Prevention and Awareness Resource Center.

In this series, you will learn to:
- Identify stalking behaviors and dynamics
- Assess danger in stalking cases
- Apply strategies for enhancing victim safety



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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Use of Technology to Stalk - Stalking Training Series 2026

Did you know that most stalking is perpetrated by the victim’s current or ex romantic partner? Join us this October for 3 sessions with the Stalking Prevention and Awareness Resource Center.

In this series, you will learn to:
- Identify stalking behaviors and dynamics
- Assess danger in stalking cases
- Apply strategies for enhancing victim safety



Virtual



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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Domestic Violence Tier One

Domestic Violence Tier One is a 16-hour training on the dynamics of domestic violence, systems responding to domestic violence in Fairfax County, and resources available in our community.

Participants are required to attend all sessions (2 days) of this training. If you have questions about this training, please contact Abby Picard (abigail.picard@fairfaxcounty.gov).



Virtual


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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Risk Assessment and Safety Planning - Stalking Training Series 2026

Did you know that most stalking is perpetrated by the victim’s current or ex romantic partner? Join us this October for 3 sessions with the Stalking Prevention and Awareness Resource Center.

In this series, you will learn to:
- Identify stalking behaviors and dynamics
- Assess danger in stalking cases
- Apply strategies for enhancing victim safety



Virtual



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If you have further questions about DSVS training, please contact
Abby Picard at Abigail.Picard@fairfaxcounty.gov.