Fairfax County Domestic Violence Resource Directory

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1 Fairfax County Domestic Violence Resource Directory 2013 A directory of community and county government services for victims, families, and service providers working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Fairfax County, Virginia First Edition

2 About the Directory This directory was created through the efforts of the Fairfax County Domestic Violence Network s (DV Network s) Coordination Committee. The DV Network is a multi-disciplinary group of service providers and justice professionals coordinating a consistent and comprehensive direct response to domestic violence in Fairfax County. The mission of the DV Network is to support the development of a community-wide system of prevention and intervention that is responsive to the needs of families impacted by domestic violence. This document is a collection of resources in Fairfax County that may be helpful for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking as well as the professionals who serve them. Organization inclusion in this directory is voluntary and entries were provided by the organization represented. Please note that neither the DV Network nor Fairfax County endorse any specific agency or service included in this directory. Victims and offenders should feel comfortable choosing a service provider who can best fit their needs. Special thanks to the Coordination Committee co-chairs Anthony Zinno and Kacey Kirkland as well as the county staff and interns who compiled this information, including Sheemeca Berkley, Aminata Conteh, Negar Ehsani, Erika Yalowitz, and Kristen Yeatts. 1

3 Table of Contents Civil Justice...5 Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC)... 6 Ayuda... 7 Derek Richmond Law... 8 Fairfax Bar Association (FBA)... 9 Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDRDC) -Domestic Relations Intake and Services Fairfax District Office, Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement Fayez & Khalil, PLLC Just Neighbors Law Office of Lauren Waller Smith, PLLC Legal Services Of Northern Virginia (LSNV) Roeder, Cochran & Haight, PLLC- Mehagen D. McRae Tahirih Justice Center Virginia Lawyer Referral Service Criminal Justice City of Fairfax Police Department Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) Fairfax County Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney Fairfax County Sheriff s Office Juvenile Court Victim Services Town of Herndon Police Department Town of Vienna Police Department Victim Services Section, Fairfax County Police Department (Government) Victim Advocacy & Support Services ASHA for Women Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP) Ayuda Boat People SOS (BPSOS) Catholic Charities-Hogar Immigrant Services DASH - Dating Abuse Stops Here

4 Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) Fairfax County Department of Family Services-Domestic Violence Unit Fairfax County Human Services - Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) Fairfax County - Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (OFWDSVS) Fairfax County-Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program Folwell, Susan E., LCSW, LICSW, BCDV Foundation for Appropriate and Immediate Temporary Help (FAITH) Social Services Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA) Juvenile Court Victim Services Meredith Kerley, LCSW KirklandConsulting Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington (KCSC) Kurdish Human Rights Watch, Inc. (KHRW) Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area NVFS- Multicultural Human Service Programs (MHS) Stop Abuse, Victim Empowerment (SAVE) Time To Fly Foundation United Community Ministries, Inc Victim Services Section, Fairfax County Police Department (Government) The Women's Center The Women s Group of Mount Vernon Women Working Offender Services Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (OFWDSVS) Batterer Intervention Program (ADAPT: Anger & Domestic Abuse Prevention and Treatment) NVFS-Batterer Intervention Program OAR of Fairfax County Inc Housing & Other Basic Needs Americans Helping Americans - Safe Places Residential Program Bethany House of Northern Virginia, Inc. (BHNV) Brain Injury Services Fairfax County Adult Protective Services Fairfax County Child Protective Services (CPS) Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Office of Intervention and Prevention Services

5 Homestretch INOVA Fairfax Hospital FACT Department Northern Virgina Coalition (NOVACO) Progresso Hispano Reston Interfaith Shelter House, Inc. (Artemis House) South County Youth Network, Inc United Community Ministries, Inc

6 Civil Justice 1. Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center 2. Ayuda 3. Derek Richmond Law- Dan Schy 4. Fairfax Bar Association (FBA) 5. Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDRDC) - Domestic Relations Intake and Services 6. Fairfax District Office of the Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement 7. Fayez & Khalil, PLLC 8. Just Neighbors 9. Law Office of Lauren Waller Smith, PLLC 10. Legal Services Of Northern Virginia (LSNV) 11. Roeder, Cochran & Haight, PLLC- Mehagen D. McRae 12. Tahirih Justice Center 13. Virginia Lawyer Referral Service 5

7 Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) (Non-Profit) th Street, N.W. Suite 450 Washington, D.C Helpline: (202) The Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) is the legal advocate for justice for the Asian American community of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Working in partnership with APA communities, the APALRC addresses the individual legal needs of low-income and limited- English proficient Asian Americans, advocates for broad-based systemic change on legal and civil rights issues impacting Asian Americans, and empowers APA community members through organizing strategies. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Legal representation (pro-bono) Immigration legal assistance English Korean Chinese Vietnamese Indonesian Thai Utilize interpreters for other languages Call: (202) helpline@apalrc.org Adults Limited English Immigrant Low Income (call for eligibility) LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations 6

8 Ayuda (Non- Profit) Community Plaza, Ste. 213 Sterling, VA Ayuda's Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program offers immigration legal assistance and multilingual case management to address the legal and social service needs of immigrant survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Ayuda also offers immigration legal assistance at its DC office: 6925B Willow Street NW, Washington, DC 20012, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Call: Legal Services Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Training Crisis Intervention Information Referrals Immigration legal assistance Court accompaniment Case Management Victim advocacy (civil cases) Victim advocacy (criminal cases) Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ English Spanish French Portuguese Korean Urdu Farsi Arabic Chinese Vietnamese Somali Tigrinya/Amharic ASL (American Sign Language) Born in another country. Social services are free. Legal services are available at no cost or for a reduced fee. 7

9 Derek Richmond Law Dan Schy (Business) 4015 Chain Bridge Road #38 Fairfax, VA Dan Schy is a private attorney at Derek Richmond Law. He previously served as the Domestic Violence Staff Attorney and the Chair of the Family Law Practice Group with Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV). Mr. Schy was instrumental in creating the pro bono Attorney of the Day program while at LSNV. He specializes in family law cases. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Call: danschyesq@gmail.com Legal representation (pro-bono) Legal representation (sliding scale) Legal representation (standard fees) Children LGBTQ Adults English None Yes 8

10 Fairfax Bar Association (FBA) (Non-Profit) 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Suite 216 Fairfax, VA The Fairfax Bar Association is a voluntary professional organization with more than 2,000 associated attorneys practicing in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland. The FBA and its members work to improve the legal profession, the community in which they live and the administration of justice in society. The FBA strives to be an essential resource for legal professionals practicing in Northern Virginia and administers the Law Library located in the Fairfax County courthouse. The Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) is a non-profit public service of the FBA and meets the American Bar Association standards for lawyer referral services. The LRS program was designed to assist those who are able to pay normal attorney fees but whose ability to locate legal representation is frustrated by a lack of experience with the legal system, a lack of information about the type of services needed or a fear of the potential costs of seeing an attorney. Monday - Friday 8:00am 4:30pm Referrals to legal services Law Library English Interpreters available with advanced notice Call: LRS: fba@fairfaxbar.org Website: Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant None LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations $40 for the first half-hour of legal consultation (on the phone or in person); after the first half-hour, the private attorney s fee applies. If referred through LSNV (see page 12), clients may be eligible for Modest Means Panel, which charges $20 for the half-hour consultation and the attorney s hourly rate can be no more than $150 per hour. 9

11 Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDRDC) - Domestic Relations Intake and Services (Government) Fairfax County Courthouse 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 202 Fairfax, VA The Fairfax County Domestic Relations Intake and Service Unit provides intake services for Family Abuse cases (protective orders), custody, visitation and support. The unit provides adult probation services for individuals convicted of misdemeanor crimes against children and/or family members. Domestic Relations also handles mediation and home investigations when referred by a judge. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Call: Visit our office Court Intake -Family Abuse -Custody -Visitation -Child Support Probation Supervision Stronger Together Supervised Visitation (see also Safe Havens) Mediation Home Investigations Adults Adults on behalf of juvenile s Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations English Spanish Phone interpretation services for other languages None 10

12 Fairfax District Office, Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement (Government) 3953 Pender Dr The Fairfax District Office of the Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) establishes paternity; administrative or court ordered child support obligations and health care orders. DCSE also enforces child support collection and annually distributes more than $42 million to Fairfax/Falls Church families. Spousal support is only collected as part of existing child support order. Child support clients that are victims of domestic violence are referred to the Virginia Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) for assistance in keeping their address confidential. This program helps keep addresses confidential for those persons who have recently relocated to a new location unknown to their abuser. For more information about the ACP, please call: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Call: Paternity establishment, including testing Establishment of Child Support Orders, administratively or through Court Services to locate noncustodial parents for establishment or enforcement actions Enforcement of child support payments & distribution of funds through debit cards. Review and adjustment of child support obligations when eligible Interstate enforcement when NCP resides in another state or country (only when the US has a reciprocity agreement with the country) Special programs to assist unemployed and recently incarcerated noncustodial parents in finding employment in order to pay their child support Referral to other community services Education about the importance of paternity and child support Persons with child support needs or obligations Interpreters available for many languages $25.00 annually Fairfax County, Fairfax City and Falls Church residents may open a child support case in the Fairfax District Office 11

13 Fayez & Khalil, PLLC (Business) Judicial Drive, Suite 120 Fairfax, VA Fayez & Khalil attorneys provide legal representation (family law and immigration) for victims of domestic violence. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Evening and weekend appointments available Call: Website: Legal representation (sliding scale) Legal representation (standard fees) Immigration legal assistance Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations English Spanish Arabic Standard fees Flat fees and payment plans available for low income clients. Representation in domestic violence cases is only for the primary victim of abuse Victims who were falsely accused and do not have adequate resources to defend themselves in court are also eligible for services 12

14 Just Neighbors (Non-Profit) 5827 Columbia Pike, Suite 320 Falls Church, VA Just Neighbors is a local nonprofit organization, founded in 1996 and based in Northern Virginia, which provides immigration legal services for low-income immigrants. The organization has three staff attorneys and many volunteer attorneys. Just Neighbors conducts a range of immigration case types, including services for immigrant victims such as Violence Against Women Act and U Visa cases. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Immigration legal assistance Clients: Social worker available for counseling; typically available during the school year. English Spanish Arabic Cadre of volunteers providing translation services for other languages. One-time $50 fee for each case, waived if client is unable to pay. Call: (Callers will go through an intake process to determine eligibility) Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations 200% or less of federal poverty guidelines Northern Virginia (no Maryland or DC) No one in removal proceedings No asylum cases 13

15 Law Office of Lauren Waller Smith, PLLC (Business) Page Avenue #3630 Fairfax, VA The Law Office of Lauren Waller Smith is a private practice law firm that provides family law representation to clients at sliding scale rates, depending upon their income and debt. Ms. Smith has been working on behalf of survivors of domestic violence since 1998; as a prosecutor, a legal services attorney and in private practice. She has an extensive history of community activism relating to custody and domestic violence issues. Ms. Smith prioritizes cases involving the custody of children, but will occasionally accept other family law cases (such as protective orders, divorces and support cases) for survivors of domestic violence who do not have children. Flexible Legal representation (sliding scale) Legal representation (standard fees) English Spanish Yes; Reduced rates available Call: laurenwallersmith@gmail.com Adults Limited English Clients with gross income under $50,000, or who have less than $25,000 in liquid assets and support a child or children are eligible for a reduced rate 14

16 Legal Services Of Northern Virginia (LSNV) (Non-Profit) 4080 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of Northern Virginia. Our mission is to promote justice by providing free, high-quality legal advocacy and information for elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals and families who face the loss of a critical need, such as personal safety, income, housing, medical benefits, education, or family stability. LSNV takes cases in the following areas: consumer law, elder law, family law, education law, housing and landlord/tenant law, Medicare/Medicaid, social security, employment and civil rights law, public benefits assistance, tax disputes, HIV/AIDS assistance, child advocacy, access to health care. Intake Monday - Friday 9:30am-12:30pm & 1:30pm- 3:30pm Appointments with attorneys: Monday - Friday 9:00am & 5:00pm Legal representation (pro-bono) Call: Website: asidwell@lsnv.org Using the form on the internet may be faster for applicants who do not wish to wait to speak to someone over the phone. An applicant can request LSNV's assistance at Walk-ins welcome English Spanish French Portuguese Korean Urdu Farsi Arabic Chinese Vietnamese Somali Tigrinya/Amharic ASL (American Sign Language) LSNV has a wide range of interpreters. Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations Low-income, disabled or elderly individuals (200% of less of federal poverty guidelines) LSNV does not take traffic or criminal cases LSNV does not represent both parties in a conflict 15

17 Roeder, Cochran & Haight, PLLC- Mehagen D. McRae (Business) 8280 Greensboro Drive, Suite 601 McLean, VA Mehagen McRae is the Senior Litigation Associate for Roeder, Cochran, & Haight, PLLC. Mehagen McRae has been serving clients for over ten years in divorce and other family law cases. She's not only a versatile counselor and advocate on issues such as property division, child custody and alimony; she's also a recognized authority on the family law implications of domestic violence. Ms. McRae has taught, written and lectured on various aspects of family violence throughout the region, and she has won several awards for her contributions to the safety and welfare of domestic abuse victims. Mehagen D. McRae is a recognized and prominent advocate in the area of women's rights and spousal abuse cases. Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm Call: mdm@rchlaw.net Victim advocacy (criminal cases) Legal representation (pro-bono) Legal representation (sliding scale) Legal representation (standard fees) Court accompaniment (civil or criminal) Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with English Spanish Phone service available for other languages None Yes 16

18 Tahirih Justice Center (Non-Profit) 6402 Arlington Blvd, Suite 300 Falls Church, VA The Tahirih Justice Center is a non-profit organization that works to protect immigrant women and girls from gender-based violence through legal services, advocacy, and public education programs. Tahirih also utilizes pro bono resources to provide a combination of legal services, advocacy, and public education programs. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm Victim advocacy Training Legal representation (pro-bono) Family law services Holistic case management English Spanish French Hindi Farsi Gender based asylum Immigration legal assistance for victims of crime, domestic violence, and trafficking. Public education programs Arabic Somali Phone interpretation services Call: justice@tahirih.org Referrals Women Children Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ People with Other marginalized populations Clients must be immigrants In cases of forced marriage, U.S. citizens are eligible for services 17

19 Virginia Lawyer Referral Service (Non-Profit) 707 East Main Street, Suite 1500 Richmond, Virginia VLRS, the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service, quickly and efficiently supports procurement of legal services, encourages preventive law, and furthers the education of the public to the legal profession by connecting qualified, competent, fully licensed practitioners in specific areas of need with: members of the public with legal challenges, business, and other licensed practitioners Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:45pm Call: Referrals for legal representation All English Phone interpretation services available None for referral 18

20 Criminal Justice 1. City of Fairfax Police Department 2. Fairfax County Adult Detention Center 3. Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) 4. Fairfax County Office of the Commonwealth s Attorney 5. Fairfax County Sheriff s Office 6. Juvenile Court Victim Services 7. Town of Herndon Police Department 8. Town of Vienna Police Department 9. Victim Services Section, Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) 19

21 City of Fairfax Police Department (Government) 3730 Old Lee Highway Fairfax, VA The Fairfax City Police Department provides the Fairfax City community with professional police services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Officers with different language skills serve a population of approximately 23,000 people. Fairfax City police officers attend to domestic violence scenes and strive to remove the perpetrator and/or help the victim find a safe place to go to. Officers also help in the process of filing Protective Orders and offer referrals to the FCPD Victim Services Section. 24/7 Emergency: 911 Call the non-emergency number: Law enforcement Visit a police station Assistance filing Emergency Protective Orders Referrals to FCPD Victim Services Section Children LGBTQ Youth Military Adults People with Limited English Other Immigrant marginalized populations English Phone Fairfax City Police Department serves Spanish interpretation residents of Fairfax City. French services Polish Language interpretation services 20

22 Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (Government) Judicial Drive Fairfax, VA The Adult Detention Center (ADC) is a correctional facility which houses inmates for a large variety of local offenses pre-trial and post disposition for a maximum of twelve months. The facility is operated by the Fairfax County Sheriff s Office. 24/7 Incarceration services Call: Press 4, and then 1, for inmate information Call Victim Services ( ) for VINE registration Adults English 21

23 Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) (Law Enforcement) 4100 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, Virginia The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) is a full service law enforcement agency that serves a population of 1.1 million citizens within the county limits. The mission of the department is to protect persons and property by providing public safety services and the fair and impartial enforcement of the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the County of Fairfax, while promoting community involvement, as well as stability and order through service, assistance and visibility. Each station has a Domestic Violence Detective to assist domestic violence victims and hold the offenders accountable for their actions. 24/7 Respond to calls for service Crime prevention Work with community members Investigate crimes against persons and property Emergency: Dial 911 Non-emergency: All populations English Spanish Korean Urdu Farsi Arabic Chinese ASL (American Sign Language) Phone interpretation services for other languages None The Fairfax County Police Department serves the residents of Fairfax County. 22

24 Fairfax County Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney (Government) 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 114 Fairfax, VA The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney is charged primarily with the prosecution of crime. This office prosecutes criminal and traffic matters in the Fairfax County General District Court, criminal and delinquency matters in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, and all felony cases in the Fairfax County Circuit Court. The office handles both the violation of County ordinances and the violation of state statutes. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Call: Prosecution of crime (civil, traffic, criminal and delinquency) Specialized prosecution of intimate partner domestic violence offenses Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations English Interpreters can be arranged for a variety of languages. Crime must have occurred within the confines of Fairfax County. 23

25 Fairfax County Sheriff s Office (Government) 4110 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax VA, The Fairfax Sheriff s office is responsible for the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, securing the courthouses, and serving civil processes. The Sheriff and his deputies have both civil and concurrent criminal jurisdiction in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the towns of Vienna and Herndon. The Sheriff's Office in conjunction with local police departments assists with controlling traffic, issuing traffic summonses, and working with state and local law enforcement agencies. Additionally, Sheriff's deputies aid the county police, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in a joint fugitive task force that provides apprehension and arrest of felons who face current warrants Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm (except holidays) Call: To check for protective order service, press 3. Law enforcement Website: Service of Protective Orders and other legal documents Population Served: LGBTQ Children Military Youth People with Adults Limited English Immigrant Other marginalized populations English Spanish Phone interpretation services for other languages Service of Family Abuse Protective Orders is free. Other Sheriff fees are $12.00 and $75.00 depending on type of document Clients residing within Fairfax County 24

26 Juvenile Court Victim Services (Government) 4110 Chain Bridge Road Suite 201 Fairfax, VA The primary objective of the office is to assess the needs of victims of juvenile defendants to determine the types of services that are essential to them. Victim Services ensures that victims receive notification of pending hearings, courtroom assistance, post-crisis support, and education regarding the judicial system and what they may expect from the Court, aid in filing Victim Impact Statements and Statements of Financial Loss, and referrals to services such as medical, specialized counseling, shelter and financial support. Monday - Friday 8:00am 4:30pm Victim advocacy (civil cases) Victim advocacy (criminal cases) Juvenile Court offers anger management courses for youth who have been adjudicated and victim education courses to both diversion and adjudicated youth. English Spanish Arabic Utilize language line interpretation services. Call: maurine.houser@fairfaxcounty.gov Children Youth Adults Limited English Other population None LGBTQ Military People with Immigrant 25

27 Town of Herndon Police Department (Government) 397 Herndon Pkwy Suite 300 Herndon, VA The Herndon Police Department is dedicated to providing professional law enforcement services through effective police response and intentional community involvement. Our goal is to promptly respond to calls, investigate all incidents and enforce the law. The department has designated five community policing districts to better concentrate patrol efforts and community interaction. These districts are Bruin, Center, Golf Course, Haley Smith and Runnymede. 24/7 Law enforcement Assistance filing for Emergency Protective Orders Referrals to FCPD Victim Services Section English Spanish Phone interpretation services Emergency: 911 Call: Visit police station Children LGBTQ Youth Military Adults People with Limited English Other Immigrant marginalized populations None Town of Herndon Police Department serves residents in the town of Herndon. 26

28 Town of Vienna Police Department (Government) 215 Center St. S. Vienna, VA The Town of Vienna's Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency employing 41 sworn officers and 11 civilian members, which are supplemented by a 10-member police auxiliary unit. Each of these individuals is dedicated to providing our community with high quality service in a prompt, courteous and professional manner. 24/7 Emergency: 911 Call: Visit a police station Law enforcement Assistance filing Emergency Protective Orders Referrals to FCPD Victim Services Section Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations English Spanish Phone interpretation services Vienna Police Department serves the residents in the town of Vienna. 27

29 Victim Services Section, Fairfax County Police Department (Government) Page Avenue Fairfax, VA The Victim Services Section (VSS) provides support and assistance to those who are emotionally, financially, and physically affected as a result of a crime. The unit operates within the Criminal Investigations Bureau of the Fairfax County Police Department to ensure immediate and direct help to victims and witnesses of violent crime. The VSS serves citizens of Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and the towns of Herndon and Vienna. VSS assists with information, assistance, and notification regarding the criminal justice process. This includes assistance with criminal cases and civil protective order cases. All individuals have the right to be treated with dignity and respect and the right to be present, informed, and heard. Monday - Friday 8:00am 4:30pm Call: After hours: (police non-emergency number) Referrals 24-hour on-call crisis intervention Victim advocacy (civil and/or criminal cases) Court accompaniment (civil protective order) Court Accompaniment (criminal proceedings) Information and community referrals Information about victims rights and responsibilities Inmate Notification & VINE assistance Assistance with filing Criminal Injures Compensation claims Community Trainings Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military Clients with Other marginalized populations English Spanish Farsi Arabic Chinese Phone interpretation services for other languages Residents of Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Herndon and Vienna Family and friends of homicide and vehicular manslaughter victims Victims of the following crimes: Adult Sexual Assault, Child Sexual and Physical abuse, Elder abuse, Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, Assaults, Malicious wounding, Felony Hit and Run w/injury, Hate and Bias Crimes, Burglary and Home Invasion, Robbery, Human Trafficking, Carjacking 28

30 Victim Advocacy & Support Services 1. ASHA for Women 2. Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center (APALRC) 3. Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP) 4. Ayuda 5. Boat People SOS (BPSOS) 6. Catholic Charities- Hogar Immigration Services 7. DASH - Dating Abuse Stops Here 8. Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) 9. Fairfax County Department of Family Services- Domestic Violence (DV) Unit 10. Fairfax County Human Services- Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) 11. Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (OFWDSVS) 12. Fairfax County Safe Haven Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange 13. Folwell, Susan E., LCSW, LICSW, BCDV 14. Foundation for Appropriate and Immediate Temporary Help (FAITH) Social Services 29

31 15. Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA) 16. Juvenile Court Victim Services 17. Kerley, Meredith, LCSW 18. Kirkland Consulting 19. Korean Community Services Center of Greater Washington 20. Kurdish Human Rights Watch, Inc. (KHRW) 21. Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area 22. NVFS- Multicultural Human Service Programs 23. Stop Abuse, Victim Empowerment (SAVE) 24. Time To Fly Foundation 25. United Community Ministries, Inc. 26. Victim Services Section, FCPD 27. The Women s Center 28. The Women s Group of Mount Vernon 29. Women Working 30

32 ASHA for Women Non-Profit P.O. Box 2084 Rockville, MD Asha means hope in several South Asian languages. For hundreds of women, ASHA for Women means hope through empowerment. ASHA for Women (ASHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing community-based, culturally competent support to South Asian women living in abusive marriages and homes. One of the first South Asian domestic violence prevention organizations formed in the United States, ASHA has been serving the legal, financial, and emotional needs of South Asian women in the Washington, D.C. metro area for 20 years. Created to circumvent many of the language, cultural, and social barriers that can stop many from seeking help, ASHA has committed itself to preventing abuse victims from falling through the cracks within the domestic violence service system. N/A Support Groups Crisis Intervention Hotline Counseling services for children Counseling services for adults Referrals for immigration legal assistance Call: Hotline: Website: Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations English ASHA serves domestic violence victims and their children living in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, with origins in the following South Asian countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal & Sri Lanka 31

33 Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP) (Non-Profit) PO Box Washington DC DVRP is a nonprofit organization that provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services for Asian/Pacific Islander survivors of domestic violence within the DC, MD, and VA area. We have an Advocates Program which consists of Bilingual Advocates speaking 20+ Asian languages that provide direct services for our clients (court accompaniment, peer support, etc.). In addition, we are able to provide referrals for other needs such as legal and counseling services. DVRP also has a Community Outreach Program and Technical Assistance Program that focuses on raising awareness about the issue within the A/PI communities and training service providers on how to provide culturally appropriate services. Monday - Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm Call: info@dvrp.org Referrals Drop-in Support Groups Asian-Pacific Islander populations Training Adults Victim advocacy (civil cases) Limited English Court accompaniment (civil or criminal) Immigrant Crisis Intervention LGBTQ Peer support for adults and long-term social services Hotline Safety planning Interpretation and translation English, Thai Urdu, Tagalog Farsi Panpango Arabic Bengali Chinese Korean Vietnamese Sinhala Hindi Nepali Punjabi Lao Japanese Due to grant requirements, DVRP is primarily able to work with Asian/Pacific Islander clients that reside within the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area, but we can provide referrals to any survivor of domestic violence. 32

34 Ayuda (Non- Profit) Community Plaza, Ste. 213 Sterling, VA Ayuda's Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program offers immigration legal assistance and multilingual case management to address the legal and social service needs of immigrant survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Ayuda also offers immigration legal assistance at its DC office: 6925B Willow Street NW, Washington, DC 20012, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Call: Legal Services Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Training Crisis Intervention Information Referrals Immigration legal assistance Court accompaniment Case Management Victim advocacy (civil cases) Victim advocacy (criminal cases) Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ English Spanish French Portuguese Korean Urdu Farsi Arabic Chinese Vietnamese Somali Tigrinya/Amharic ASL (American Sign Language) Clients born in another country. Social services are free. Legal services are available at no cost or for a reduced fee. 33

35 Boat People SOS (BPSOS) (Non-Profit) 6066 Leesburg Pike Ste 100 Falls Church, VA BPSOS is a non-profit that provides domestic violence services: legal representation, system navigation, transitional housing funding, USCRI contract for trafficking victim assistance, clinical psychologist on staff, court and social service accompaniment, in house translations, financial literacy workshops, in-house and referral to ESL for literacy and job training. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Call: Transitional housing Victim advocacy (civil cases) Legal representation (pro-bono) English Spanish French Korean Legal representation (sliding scale) Immigration legal assistance Court accompaniment (civil or criminal) Financial Literacy training Farsi Chinese Vietnamese Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Clients with Must be resident of Fairfax County Domestic violence services are free. Other services have a nominal fee. 34

36 Catholic Charities-Hogar Immigrant Services (Non-Profit) 6201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 307 Falls Church, VA As a program of Catholic Charities, Hogar Immigrant Services' goal is to help immigrants to become selfsufficient and productive members of American society through bilingual outreach programs, including a continuum of networking, immigration legal services, citizenship classes, and English as a Second Language classes. Catholic Charities is part of the Arlington Diocese. Monday Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm Immigration legal assistance Citizenship classes English as a second language classes U visa referrals for DV victims English Spanish Call: Walk in during office hours Website: Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant None People with Other marginalize d population s Immigration consultation is $50 Price of English classes varies by frequency and intensity of the program 35

37 DASH - Dating Abuse Stops Here Non-Profit P.O. Box Oak Hill, VA Admin4Dash@verizon.net DASH was created in loving memory of Siobhan Shev Louise Russell whose life was taken by a person who claimed to love her. Siobhab was just 19 years old, and looking forward to a bright future. DASH stands for Dating Abuse Stops Here. DASH works to: Raise awareness in our community of the magnitude, proliferation and dangers of teen dating abuse; Educate and encourage teens to engage in healthy relationship behavior; Help teens, and parents, to recognize and act upon warning signs; Provide resources to identify places of help for teens in distress, or in potentially dangerous dating situations. N/A Website: Training Information and Referrals Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations English None 36

38 Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) (Government & Community Partnership) Fairfax County Historic Courthouse 4000 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 2702 Fairfax, VA The Fairfax County Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) is a comprehensive, co-located service center, staffed by county agency and community non-profit partners, created to provide culturally responsive information and support services for victims of domestic violence and stalking, and their families, as well as to promote the accountability of offenders of these crimes through specialized prosecution and offender supervision. Information: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm Call: Walk-in hours: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 3:00pm DVAC@fairfaxcounty.gov Visit our office (see walk-in hours) Training Victim advocacy (civil cases) Victim advocacy (criminal cases) Court accompaniment (civil or criminal) Safety Planning Counseling services for adults Crisis Intervention Referrals for shelter Referrals for legal services and other social services Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations English Spanish Somali Phone interpretation services for other languages Clients must be victims of intimate partner domestic and sexual violence or dating violence. Clients must live in Fairfax County or have been victimized in Fairfax County. 37

39 Fairfax County Department of Family Services-Domestic Violence Unit (Government) Government Center Pkwy, 4th floor Fairfax, VA The Domestic Violence (DV) Unit of the Department of Family Services offers supportive services to victims and families who are currently involved with the Department of Family Services. The DV Unit provides a range of services including psychoeducation, assistance navigating the legal system, and court accompaniment. The DV Unit is also available for consultation for other service providers and law enforcement. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Victim advocacy (civil cases) Court accompanimen t (civil or criminal) Crisis Intervention Victim advocacy (criminal cases) Referrals for legal services and other social services Training Clients are referred internally within the Department of Family Services For consultations, call: Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military Clients with Other marginalized populations English Spanish Language interpretation services for other languages Clients must have an open case with the Department of Family Services. 38

40 Fairfax County Human Services - Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) (Government) Government Center Parkway Fairfax, VA Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referral, linkage, and advocacy to public and private human services available to Fairfax County residents through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies. When you call Coordinated Services Planning, a Social Worker will listen and provide you with the information you are seeking. In some cases, this may be a simple phone number. In other cases, more in-depth work with a Social Worker may be warranted. We will assess your individual and family situations and work with you to develop a personalized integrated service plan. The goal of the service plan is to help solve the crisis by coordinating the connection with the services and resources available within your community to address immediate and long-term needs. Monday - Friday 8:00am 4:30pm Call: Basic Needs Financial Assistance Health Care Services Employment and education Recreation General Information and Referral English Spanish French Dari Korean Urdu Farsi Somali Language line available Arabic Hindi Vietnamese Somali Italian Pashto Punjabi Children Youth Adults Limited English Other population None LGBTQ Military People with Immigrant 39

41 Fairfax County - Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (OFWDSVS) (Government) Government Center Parkway, Ste. 339 Fairfax, VA OFWDSVS is a state-accredited domestic and sexual violence services provider serving Fairfax County, the towns of Herndon and Vienna, and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. Services include a 24-hour hotline, individual and group counseling for adults and children, prevention education, and outreach and training for the community and other service providers. Staff specialists concentrate on victim advocacy, economic and housing support services, court advocacy, and children's issues. Services for offenders are provided through ADAPT, a state-certified batterer intervention program. OFWDSVS provides client services to those clients sheltered at Artemis House, the county s 24-hour emergency domestic violence shelter. Our agency is also responsible for the project management of the County's Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC). Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Call: Evening hours: By appointment for counseling sessions Referrals Evening hours: Offender services programs Hotline: Support Groups Training Victim advocacy (civil cases) Victim advocacy (criminal cases) Court accompaniment (civil or criminal) Crisis Intervention Counseling services for children Counseling services for adults Hotline Limited case management services VA State-certified Batterer Intervention Programs (BIP) Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military Clients with Other marginalized populations English Spanish Korean Phone translation services available for other languages Clients must be residents of the Fairfax County area. Victim services are free Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) fees for ADAPT are set on a sliding scale basis 40

42 Fairfax County-Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Program (Government) 4000 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA Safe Havens is a federally funded program that provides supervised child visitation and supervised exchange for families experiencing intimate partner violence. Services can only be provided to the child and his or her parents. Due to funding, the program is not able to provide services to clients where the visiting party or residential caregiver is an extended family member or foster parent. Clients may be self-referred or referred through a third party agency, including court-ordered referrals. Safe Havens collaborates with nonprofit agencies in the community to provide domestic violence system advocacy for clients and children who are victims of domestic violence. Advocates can help arrange other services as necessary. Save Havens is a branch of the Court Services Unit of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (JDRDC). Monday and Thursday 12:00pm - 8:00pm Call: Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am - 5:00pm Visitation hours: Monday and Thursday: 4:00pm - 8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 4:00pm Brittany.Vera@fairfaxcounty.org Referrals Supervised child(ren) visitation Supervised child(ren) exchange Victim advocacy through partner organizations English Spanish Phone and volunteer interpretation services for other languages Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military Clients with disabilitie s Other marginaliz ed populatio ns Clients must be currently experiencing intimate partner violence, sexual assault or stalking. The program is only able to provide services to the parents of the child 41

43 Folwell, Susan E., LCSW, LICSW, BCDV (Business) Main Street, Suite 2350 Fairfax, VA (703) x Clinical psychotherapy services for individuals who have experienced all forms of interpersonal violence and abuse, separation and divorce, trauma and life transitions. Work with victims of stalking to develop safety plans and provide support with client interactions with other professionals. Also provide psychotherapy that includes development of coping skills, stress relief, and management of traumatic responses. Work with victims of sexual assault and abuse. Psychotherapy - insight oriented, coping and stress relief, safety planning, trauma focused. Monday-Saturday variable, evenings and weeknights available Counseling services for children Counseling services for adults Crisis Intervention Clinical services Consultation English Yes Call: x sfolwell@susanfolwellconsulting.com Youth Adults None 42

44 Foundation for Appropriate and Immediate Temporary Help (FAITH) Social Services (Faith-Based Non-Profit) 795 Center Street, Unit # 2 Herndon, VA Ext. 7 info@faithus.org FAITH is a faith based organization that provides appropriate, immediate and temporary financial, material, social, cultural, legal and emotional relief in a respectful and dignified manner to all individuals and families in need, for the attainment of self-sufficiency, happiness and harmonious life. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Victim advocacy (civil cases) Victim advocacy (criminal cases) Court accompaniment (civil or criminal) Crisis Intervention Connection to resources: thrift store, food pantry, financial assistance when funding is available English French Urdu Arabic Hindi Panjabi Call: Ext. 5 info@faithus.org Adults Limited English Immigrant Other marginalized populations None 43

45 Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA) (Non-Profit) P.O Box 2266 Rockville, MD JCADA's mission is to support victims of domestic abuse to become empowered and obtain safe environments; educate community professionals and others about domestic abuse and appropriate responses to it; and prevent future generations from suffering domestic abuse by raising awareness. JCADA operates a Domestic Abuse Treatment Team to meet the diverse needs of its clients and their children. JCADA s clinician oversees all aspects of a client s assistance, from arranging for safe shelter or legal assistance to providing for food and job training. JCADA contracts with local clinicians to provide counseling for clients and their families, and has conducted numerous training programs for clinicians to ensure that they are prepared to effectively handle domestic abuse cases. JCADA also responds to callers on the confidential helpline, provides crisis counseling, case management services to victims and their children, including referrals for food, clothing, cell phones and other basic needs. JCADA works with victims to ensure their safety and that of their children. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Call: jcada@jcada.org Referrals Support Groups Counseling Website: Training services for adults Victim advocacy (civil cases) Victim advocacy (criminal cases) Population Served: Court accompaniment (civil or criminal) Alternative Therapies Youth Adults People with Hotline Long term/supportive housing Education Program for teens and young adults about dating abuse Confidential Helpline: JCADA(52232) Immigrant LGBTQ Military Other marginalized populations English Hebrew Must be a resident of the Greater Washington Area 44

46 Juvenile Court Victim Services (Government) 4110 Chain Bridge Road Suite 201 Fairfax, VA The primary objective of the office is to assess the needs of victims of juvenile defendants to determine the types of services that are essential to them. Victim Services ensures that victims receive notification of pending hearings, courtroom assistance, post-crisis support, and education regarding the judicial system and what they may expect from the Court, aid in filing Victim Impact Statements and Statements of Financial Loss, and referrals to services such as medical, specialized counseling, shelter and financial support. Monday - Friday 8:00am 4:30pm Victim advocacy (civil cases) Victim advocacy (criminal cases) Juvenile Court offers anger management courses for youth who have been adjudicated and victim education courses to both diversion and adjudicated youth. English Spanish Arabic Utilize language line interpretation services. Call: maurine.houser@fairfaxcounty.go v Children Youth Adults Limited English Other population None LGBTQ Military People with Immigrant 45

47 Meredith Kerley, LCSW (Business) Main Street, Suite 2350 Fairfax, VA x120 Individual, family and group psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. Monday - Friday day & evening hours Call: x120 meredithekerley@gmail.com Support Groups Counseling services for children Counseling services for adults Children LGBTQ Youth Military Adults People with Limited English Immigrant English None Reduced fee and payment plans available. Also accepts CareFirst and Blue Cross Blue Shield. 46

48 KirklandConsulting (Business) Connie J. Kirkland, MA, NCC, CTS Main Street, Suite 2350 Fairfax, VA Connie Kirkland has 35 years of clinical counseling work with victims of trauma, especially victims of sexual assault, dating/partner violence, and stalking. As the former director of George Mason University Sexual Assault Services for 20 years, Ms. Kirkland specialized in coping strategies, court preparation, and transition skill-building while providing both individual and group counseling to clients. As a National Certified Counselor and Certified Trauma Specialist, Ms. Kirkland provides both crisis and supportive counseling for anyone who experiences abuse, assault, or harassment, with the goal of managing trauma and restoring selfesteem. Published author on issues related to violence against women and member of national victimization advisory groups. Monday - Friday 9:00am-8:00pm Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm Call: cjkirkland123@gmail.com Counseling services for adults Victim advocacy (civil cases) Court accompaniment (civil or criminal) Crisis Intervention Training Victim advocacy (criminal cases) Consulting Youth Adults Immigrant LGBTQ Other marginaliz ed populatio ns English None Yes (cash or check only) 47

49 Korean Community Service Center of Greater Washington (KCSC) (Non-Profit) 7700 Little River Turnpike, Suite 406 Annandale, VA KCSC domestic violence prevention and intervention program provides individualized case management, indepth counseling, and education and trainings for life skills. Also, KCSC reaches out to local ethnic churches or other agencies for information and appropriate resources about DV. KCSC also offers social service, mental health, immigration, and health teams as well as parenting classes and financial education. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Training Social services Mental health services Immigration services Case management Call: Referrals Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant People with Clients of Korean origin English Korean None 48

50 Kurdish Human Rights Watch, Inc. (KHRW) (Non-Profit) Main Street, Suite 207 Fairfax, VA The mission of Kurdish Human Rights Watch, Inc. (KHRW) is to enable Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), refugees, asylee newcomers and homeless individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence through direct assistance and capacity-building. KHRW s programs are affiliated with the Fairfax office; other programs are implemented in other KHRW locations. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Call for an appointment Call and receive services over the phone Referrals Drop-in Translation and Interpretation Transitional Housing and Support Services Social Services Training Counseling for children Counseling for adults Immigration legal assistance Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations English None : 49

51 Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (Non-Profit) 7401 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSS/NCA) walks with those in need and mobilizes community partners to provide services that offer hope and rebuild lives Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm Refugee and Immigrant Services English Call: Website: Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant None LGBTQ Military People with 50

52 NVFS- Multicultural Human Service Programs (MHS) (Non-Profit) 6400 Arlington Blvd, Suite 110 Falls Church, VA MHS provides a comprehensive set of trauma-informed case management, mental health and legal immigration services to immigrants and refugees. Key programs for domestic violence survivors include individual and group counseling as well as case management support. MHS also has an expertise and program that supports victims of torture and severe trauma. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm & Tuesday, Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Support Groups Counseling services for adults Immigration legal assistance VA State-certified batterer intervention and anger management programs Call: Referrals Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant English Farsi Spanish Arabic French Tigrinya/Amharic Portuguese Japanese Depending on the type of service and eligibility. Reduced fees, sliding scale and insurance plans are accepted. Eligibility requirements can vary based on funding source. Income limits and jurisdiction are the two most frequent criteria. 51

53 Stop Abuse, Victim Empowerment (SAVE) (Faith-Based Non-Profit) P.O. Box 470 Centreville, VA SAVE was established to compliment currently established agencies in the county and to help fill gaps identified by clients and service professionals. Our mission is to bridge the gap between victims of domestic abuse and support services while also engaging the community through outreach and advocacy. Our vision is to break the chain of abuse one family at a time. N/A saveorg2011@gmail.com Referrals Training Victim advocacy (civil or criminal) Court accompaniment (civil or criminal) Mentoring for both girls and boys Emotional and spiritual support Financial support when appropriate according to standards set by SAVE Children Youth Adults Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations English None 52

54 Time To Fly Foundation (Faith-Based Non-Profit) 6059A Arlington Blvd Falls Church, VA Time To Fly Foundation provides prevention and intervention workshops and an extensive 3 month course. The goal is to help participants regain their self-worth, break the generational cycle of abuse and strengthen the family unit. Services for women ages 17 and above and their children ages 2 to 12 years of age. We also partner with area men's organizations. Tuesday- Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm Support groups Training Crisis Intervention English Spanish DV prevention and intervention Non-certified BIP and/or Anger Management Moreinfo@timetofly.org Referrals Website: Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations Must be substance abuse free or cleared before applying for services. 53

55 United Community Ministries, Inc. (Non-Profit) 7511 Fordson Road Alexandria, VA UCM's Journeys Supportive Housing Program serves families who became homeless as a result of fleeing domestic violence situations. Participants are referred from area shelters and often spend 2-6 months in temporary facilities prior to their acceptance into the two-year Journeys housing program. The program allows individualized care for nine families at a time. This one-on-one care allows Journeys staff to respond to the needs of women and children whose experience with domestic violence intersects the economic, cultural and other aspects of their lives. All United Community Ministries, Inc (UCM) programs fulfill the organization's mission to assist families and individuals to improve the quality of their lives in a manner that builds their selfreliance and fosters their ability to function at the greatest levels of their social and economic capacities. UCM provides a comprehensive array of programs including emergency services coupled with long-term programs designed to bring an individual or family to a higher level of independent living. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Call: Referrals Website: Support Groups Training Transitional housing Long term/supportive housing Basic Needs: Food, financial assistance for rent, utilities and prescriptions. Work Force Development: computer training, resume and job interview preparation. Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military People with Other marginalized populations English Spanish Phone interpretation service available for other languages. Serving Southeastern Fairfax County 54

56 Victim Services Section, Fairfax County Police Department (Government) Page Avenue Fairfax, VA The Victim Services Section (VSS) provides support and assistance to those who are emotionally, financially, and physically affected as a result of a crime. The unit operates within the Criminal Investigations Bureau of the Fairfax County Police Department to ensure immediate and direct help to victims and witnesses of violent crime. The VSS serves citizens of Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and the towns of Herndon and Vienna. VSS assists with information, assistance, and notification regarding the criminal justice process. This includes assistance with criminal cases and civil protective order cases. All individuals have the right to be treated with dignity and respect and the right to be present, informed, and heard. Monday - Friday 8:00am 4:30pm After hours: (police non-emergency number) Call: Referrals 24-hour on-call crisis intervention Victim advocacy (civil and/or criminal cases) Court accompaniment (civil protective order) Court Accompaniment (criminal proceedings) Information and community referrals Information about victims rights and responsibilities Inmate Notification & VINE assistance Assistance with filing Criminal Injures Compensation claims Community Trainings Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military Clients with Other marginalized populations English Spanish Farsi Arabic Chinese Phone interpretation services for other languages Residents of Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Herndon and Vienna Family and friends of homicide and vehicular manslaughter victims Victims of the following crimes: Adult Sexual Assault, Child Sexual and Physical abuse, Elder abuse, Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence, Stalking, Assaults, Malicious wounding, Felony Hit and Run w/injury, Hate and Bias Crimes, Burglary and Home Invasion, Robbery, Human Trafficking, Carjacking 55

57 The Women's Center (Non-Profit) 133 Park St NE Vienna, VA The mission of The Women's Center is to improve significantly the psychological, career, financial and legal well-being of women, men, couples and families, regardless of their ability to pay. Its clinical staff includes over 65 therapists and career counselors who provide more than 37,000 hours of counseling each year. Initially, the Center's services focused mainly on career counseling and seminars and now The Center has developed into a counseling & resource center for financial, career, legal and psychological needs of women, men and families. Today, under the leadership of Carol Loftur-Thun, CEO and Executive Director, the Center continues to deliver quality mental health counseling, career services and educational programs. The Women's Center provides easy access to highly trained professionals and therapists, and ensures a high level of counseling and care to communities in the metropolitan area, at the two locations in Northern Virginia and Washington, DC. The Women s center is part of the Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) and the Safe Haven Program, both Fairfax County government partnerships. Monday Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm Call: Friday 9:00am-5:00pm Website: Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm Referrals Support groups Counseling Victim advocacy (civil services for cases) children Victim advocacy (criminal cases) Counseling services for Children Youth LGBTQ Military Court accompaniment (civil or criminal) adults Crisis Intervention Adults Limited English Immigrant People with Other marginalized populations English French Somali None Yes, for some services. Domestic violence services are free. Reduced fee and insurance accepted for therapy appointments. 56

58 The Women s Group of Mount Vernon (Non-Profit) PO Box 231 Mount Vernon, VA Womensgroupmv@hotmail.com The Women's Group of Mt. Vernon is a non-profit organization that provides support and services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Women s Group of Mt. Vernon offers a support group 2 times a month, 24/7 access for crisis calls and intervention, accompaniment to court, medical appointments or legal appointments, transportation, and referrals to other community resources. We also offer workshops and trainings as requested to individuals and other groups/organizations. Each October, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we host our annual "Grand Day" event. The main number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call for an appointment Alternative phone: Womensgroupmv@hotmail.com Support Groups Hotline Training Crisis intervention Peer advocacy (civil Transportation cases) Referrals to other Children LGBTQ Peer advocacy (criminal services Youth Military cases) Adults People with Court accompaniment Limited English Immigrant English None 57

59 Women Working (Non-Profit) Brenton Court # 11 Reston, VA sdaza@gmail.com We are women that have experienced domestic violence and we work with families who are in crisis or are experiencing domestic violence or abuse. We have programs, information and training to guide each participant; we offer workshops, seminars, classes and support groups achieving integration and multicultural unity. Monday - Friday 10:00am - 7:00pm Support Groups Training Victim advocacy (civil cases) Court accompaniment (civil or criminal) English Spanish Call sdaza@gmail.com Referrals Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant None Other marginalized populations 58

60 Offender Services 1. Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (OFWDSVS)- Batterer Intervention Programs 2. NVFS- Batterer Intervention Program 3. OAR of Fairfax County Inc. 59

61 Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (OFWDSVS) Batterer Intervention Program (ADAPT: Anger & Domestic Abuse Prevention and Treatment) (Government) Government Center Pkwy. Suite 339 Fairfax VA, The ADAPT: Anger & Domestic Abuse Prevention and Treatment program from the Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services offers a state certified batterer intervention program for persons who have been physically, emotionally, or verbally abusive to household & family members. This program receives self-referrals and court ordered referrals. Compassion training for couples in conflict is also offered as a community service for non-violent couples not involved with the criminal justice system for abuse. Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (office) Call: Evening sessions available Referrals Website: VA state certified Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) Compassion Training Adults LGBTQ Limited English Military People with Immigrant English Spanish Residents within Fairfax County area limits. Charges differ. Please call for information. 60

62 NVFS-Batterer Intervention Program 6400 Arlington Blvd, Suite 110, Falls Church, VA : NVFS is a Virginia state-certified batterer intervention program (BIP) and offers the 18-week program in Spanish only. An intake is required for men and women ordered by the court due to domestic violence. Men s Group: Women s Group: Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm Thursdays 10:00am 12 noon Mondays 6:00 8:00 pm Call: (Intake Line) VA state-certified Batterer Intervention Program (BIP) Adults Limited English Immigrant Spanish Intake required. $70 intake; $40/ group session 61

63 OAR of Fairfax County Inc. (Government) Page Ave. Suite 250 Fairfax, VA OAR provides educational programs to inmates at the Fairfax and Loudoun County jails, and post-release services to help offenders re-integrate into their communities and successfully find employment, housing, health care, and related services such as mental health and substance abuse treatment if needed. Other services include a support group for family members and significant others of any individual who is incarcerated, on probation, or parole. The Community Service Restitution Program (CSRP) offers adults charged for the first time with various criminal offenders. OAR s work focuses on assisting offenders and their families in re-integration into society. Most services are offered in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. OAR also offers a certified Batterer Intervention Program that receives referrals from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is an 18-week, referral-based intervention program designed to aid in the reduction and elimination of domestic violence in Northern Virginia. OAR will attempt to achieve this goal by increasing batterer s accountability, general understanding of the impact of their behavior, and self-regulation skills. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm Referrals for services needed VA state-certified Batterer Intervention Programs English Spanish Phone interpretation services for other languages Some services are free. For those services that have a cost, fee reduction/payment plan is an option on a case by case basis. Call: info@oarfairfax.org Referrals Website: Adults Must have some involvement with the judicial process. 62

64 Housing & Other Basic Needs 1. Americans Helping Americans- Safe Places Residential Program 2. Bethany House of Northern Virginia, Inc. 3. Brain Injury Services (BIS) 4. Fairfax County Adult Protective Services 5. Fairfax County Child Protective Services (CPS) 6. Fairfax County Public Schools, Office of Intervention & Prevention Services 7. Healthy Families Fairfax/MVL 8. Homestretch Inc. 9. INOVA Fairfax Hospital FACT Department 10. Northern Virginia Coalition (NOVACO) 11. Progresso Hispano 12. Reston Interfaith 13. Shelter House 14. South County Youth Network, Inc. 15. United Community Ministries- Journeys Housing Program 63

65 Americans Helping Americans - Safe Places Residential Program (Non-Profit) 2550 Huntington Ave. Suite 200 Alexandria, VA Safe Places Program assists participants beyond the crisis period, providing up to two years of transitional housing with six months follow-up to homeless women and their children fleeing domestic violence. The program provides opportunities for motivated residents to obtain the necessary skills, income, resources and services which will enable them to achieve the highest levels of self-sufficiency possible and find permanent housing within 24 months. Case management and support services facilitate residential stability, increased skills and/or income and greater self-determination. The Safe Places case managers work directly with the families providing case management, service linkage and referral, and court advocacy. Comprehensive case management and intensive support assists families with skill building, coping as single parents, safety assurance, childcare, employment training/placement and housing placement. Legal advocacy includes support to address court issues of protection, child support, custody and visitation. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm Transitional housing Support groups Case management Court accompaniment English Referrals only. Clients enter the program through a case manager. Adults Limited English LGBTQ Immigrant Clients must be homeless as a result of domestic violence and living and/or working in Fairfax County. Clients must be employed at least 30 hours per week. Client must have at least one child under the age of

66 Bethany House of Northern Virginia, Inc. (BHNV) (Non-Profit) 6121 Lincolnia Road, Suite 303 Alexandria, VA BHNV assists women and their children who have suffered from domestic violence regain health and dignity and become re-established in their community by providing temporary housing and support. BHNV offers emergency shelter and intensive case management services to support clients in their efforts to regain independence and abuse-free living. BHNV also operates a thrift store, Joseph's Coat, at 7219 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003; Donations support BHNV clients and the local community. Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm Shelters are open 24/7 Crisis shelter Training Crisis Intervention Aftercare services Job training Counseling services for children Counseling services for adults Court accompaniment (civil or criminal) Case Management Call: Children Youth Adults Limited English Immigrant LGBTQ Military Clients with Other marginalized populations English Spanish Uses phone interpretation services for other languages BHNV serves victims of domestic violence. 65

67 Brain Injury Services (Non-Profit) 8136 Old Keene Mill Road Suite B102 Springfield, VA A private non-profit organization providing case management services to survivors of brain injuries, empowering these individuals to maximize their potential for leading a productive and fulfilling life. Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm Call: Case management Community support services Cognitive rehabilitation Therapeutic groups Client volunteer placement program Children Youth Adults Military Clients with English French Portuguese Phone interpretation services for other languages Supported living Services provided to survivors of acquired brain injuries Must have medical documentation of acquired brain injury Must be legal residents Must demonstrate a need for services 66