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The Alexandria Office on Women is dedicated to empowering Alexandria residents by working for equality, safety, and access to opportunities and services through advocacy and education.  The Office on Women is dedicated to the fair, compassionate and respectful treatment of ALL people regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

What's New

Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group
Sexual Assault Survivors Support Group

An eight-week group for women who were assaulted as an adult or adolescent.  This group will address the impact that sexual assault has had on survivors’ lives. All members must meet with a SARA group facilitator before group begins. Groups will begin this Fall.  Contact Jen McLish at 703.746.5030 for more information.
Walk to Fight Breast Cancer 2010
Walk to Fight Breast Cancer 2010
The 2010 Walk to Fight Breast Cancer will take place on Saturday, October 23 along Eisenhower Avenue.  We are currently seeking a Walk intern to work full or part-time starting in July and continuing until the end of October. For more information, or to volunteer to help before/during the Walk, please contact the Walk Coordinator at 703.746.5030 or TheWalk@alexandriava.gov.
> Register a team for the Walk   > Register, donate, or purchase Walk gear
A Day of Exploration and Celebration for Survivors of Sexual Assault and their Friends and Family
A Day of Exploration and Celebration for Survivors of Sexual Assault and their Friends and Family

The Alexandria Sexual Assault Response and Awareness (SARA) Program and Speaking Out About Rape are excited to announce that they are bringing an exciting day long “spa” experience to sexual assault survivors, supporters, friends, and family.  The day will include fun and creative experiences focusing on the mind and body and will help individuals explore and celebrate who they are.  The spa will take place in Alexandria, VA on October 9, 2010.  For more information or to register for the spa, go to http://www.soarspa.com/ or contact Jen McLish at 703.746.5030.
DV Volunteer Opportunity
DV Volunteer Opportunity

The Domestic Violence Program will begin training on September 7th for Shelter Hotline and Children's Program volunteers.  If you are interested please email jen.clayton@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-4911. Click here for a Shelter Hotline volunteer application.  Click here for a Children's Program volunteer application.
Unequal Partners Program
Unequal Partners Program
Unequal Partners is a multi-session curriculum based project that is offered to middle and high school aged Latino youth in the City of Alexandria. The curriculum was developed in response to emerging research indicating that a large number of adolescent pregnancies and births involved men older than twenty.   This curriculum provides a pro-active approach to educating young people, both females and males, about relationships – particularly about power and consent in sexual relationships. The lessons are designed to teach the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to develop healthy relationships and to avoid unhealthy ones. The six-week program is currently being offered at apartment complexes, rec centers, libraries and at other agencies throughout the City of Alexandria. For more information, contact Jennifer Hemmick, Outreach/Prevention Specialist at Jennifer.hemmick@alexandriava.gov or 703-746-5030.
Domestic Violence Hotline Changes Number
Domestic Violence Hotline Changes Number

Alexandria’s Domestic Violence Program has recently converted to the Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) telephone system. The new main phone number for their 24-hour hotline is 703.746.4911. The previous telephone number will automatically be forwarded to the new number for one year. For an updated list of telephone numbers that have changed throughout the City of Alexandria, visit www.alexandriava.gov/Dial746.
Free Mammograms for Lower Income Un- or Underinsured Alexandria Residents
Free Mammograms for Lower Income Un- or Underinsured Alexandria Residents

The 2009 Walk to Fight Breast Cancer raised over $130,000 to help provide free mammography and other diagnostic screenings for lower-income, un- and under-insured Alexandria women.  For information, please contact the Walk Coordinator at 703.746.5030 or TheWalk@alexandriava.gov.
Women's History Walking Tours
Women's History Walking Tours

Women's History Walking Tours, which guide listeners to various historic destinations of notable Alexandria women, are now available as podcasts in 30 minute, 1 mile, 1.5 mile, and 4 mile formats.

In A Crisis? Call Us Now! - Counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.

Sexual Assault Hotline: 703.683.7273 TTY 711

Domestic Violence Hotline: 703.746.4911 TTY

Sexual Assault Counselors are also available to chat with you through the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline.

421 King Street, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.746.5030
Fax: 703.838.4976

Sexual Assault Response &
Awareness 24-Hour Hotline
703.683.7273

Domestic Violence Program
24-Hour Hotline
703.746.4911

Alexandria Campaign on
Adolescent Pregnancy
703.746.5030

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.