24-hour Hotlines:

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

Battered Women's Shelter: provides emergency housing and food at a confidential location for Alexandria women and their children who have been abused or who are threatened with abuse. If you would like to see what a typical shelter looks like, click for a shelter tour. Emergency shelter for your family pet is also available through our partnership with the Alexandria Animal Welfare League.

Community Education: Presentations are offered on a variety of topics including, assertiveness, conflict resolution, developing healthy relationships, domestic violence, stalking, financial management, employment services, sexual assault, sexual harassment and teen pregnancy prevention information for parents.

Counseling: related to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking. An advocate can also help you make a safety plan.

Court Advocacy: Information about legal issues such as pre-trial meetings, protective orders, custody and child support, bond notification, crime victim's compensation and accompainment services for survivors to assist with the court process.

Employment Services: Assistance offered in resume writing, interviewing and career counseling.

Referral Services: Information and referrals to various sources of assistance in the Alexandria area including legal and social services, financial aid, housing, employment and child care.

Support Groups: Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault Survivors, Creative Expression Support Group , Significant Others, Survivor T-Shirt Night and Self Defense Classes , Domestic Violence Support Groups

Self-defense course: Rape Aggression Defense course.