For Youth

24-hour Hotlines:

  • Domestic Violence & Stalking: 703-838-4911
  • Sexual Assault: 703-683-7273

Counseling: related to Domestic Violence, Teen Dating Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking.

Court Advocacy: providing information about legal options and accompany survivors through the court process.

Community Education: Presentations are offered; topics include assertiveness, conflict resolution, developing healthy relationships, domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, sexual harassment and teen pregnancy prevention. To arrange for presentations, please call 703.838.5030.

Adolescent mentoring groups: Project STEPOUT & Project MANHOOD are three-phase programs that provide adolescent girls and boys with information and skills to take control of their lives in a responsible manner in order to become productive citizens. Leadership and support for the program is provided by program staff and the community.

Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy: The Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy (ACAP) is dedicated to reducing the local rate of teen pregnancy 25% by the year 2005. Founded on the belief that parents, families and teens themselves play a critical role in preventing teen pregnancy, ACAP focuses on positive, holistic solutions that help teens follow their dreams. Teen pregnancy is a problem that can be reversed through personal empowerment and self-respect. For more information, please go to the web site, www.alexgetreal.com, or call ACAP at 1-877-OUR-YOUTH.

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