Kia Ferguson AHS 8100 Wilmington University Adrienne Bey February 9, 2012

Mission
Our mission is to promote an

engaged and informed community by encouraging safety, responsibility, awareness, and equality.

Vision
Compassionate and comprehensive services for women,

men, teens, and children. A community of empowered individuals who make safe and health choices for themselves and their families. Educated individuals who offer personal support and public advocacy to create a more safe and equitable community Professionals who work as allies in responding to those affected by sexual, interpersonal, and family violence. Decision-makers who are sensitive and informed and use their positions to effect positive change.

Values
Safety
Respect Empathy

Compassion
Responsibility Collaboration Equality Hope

Demographic Information
Fairfax County, VA is located just southwest of

Washington, D.C. The U.S. Census reported a population of 1,081,726 persons in 2010. 54.6White 17.4% Asian 15.6% Hispanic 8.9% African American

Distribution of Counseling Clients by Race

Hotline Calls by Race

Policies and Procedures

All employees for the Office for Women & Domestic

and Sexual Violence Services must abide by the Fairfax County Code of Ethics and Standards The OFWDSVS must also abide by the Policies and Procedures of the Fairfax County Division of Family Services The policies and procedures of OFWDSVS are kept within the agencys electronic database

The OFWDSVS is divided into five different subgroups

Survivor Services: Community & Support

Economic and Housing

support Legal Services 24-Hour Crisis Hotline Childrens Services Prevention and Education Hospital Accompaniment Shelter for DV/SV Victims

Survivor Services: Counseling

The Counseling Team

provides individual and group counseling to victims of domestic and sexual violence, as well as to perpetrators Counselors hold sessions at our Fairfax and Alexandria Locations, and as needed at our DV Shelter, Artemis House

Offender Services
State-Certified Batterer

Intervention Program Features an 18-week psychoeducational group approach Includes Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, Substance Abuse, and Family Counselors 80% of clients are court-ordered There is a fee for this program

Commission for Women

comprised of 12 Commissioners that represent their

district Their focus is to promote the full equality of women and girls in the county OFWDSVS houses a Management Analyst that serves as a liaison to the Commission for Women

Cross Agency Program

Serves as a connector between the

different programs of OFWDSVS The Cross Agency Team meets once monthly Consists of:
Program Manager Management Analyst Volunteer Coordinator Administrative Assistant

Governance
Program Director: Oversees supervisors of each

program Program Manager: Manages supervisors of the Counseling, Community Support, and Offender Services Teams.
Social Work Supervisor:

Manages the licensed counselors that make up each team

Funding
OFWDSVS receives funding from the federal and state

governments Grants Fees for Services Donations from county residents

Relationship to Other Agencies

OFWDSVS has a close

relationship to the Department of Family Services (DFS). OFWDSVS participates in many programs and events sponsored by DFS and other affiliated programs. We are constantly communicating and building relationships with other agencies that are committed to impacting domestic and sexual violence.

Strengths
The Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual

Violence Services are a dedicated team of individuals that are extremely passionate about ending violence in Fairfax County. The services the agency provides are specifically focused on the needs and wishes of our clients. There are many false views about domestic and sexual violence, and the OFWDSVS strives to educate and raise awareness of the truth involving violence. The agencys highest priority is the safety of its clients.

Trends and Challenges

One of the challenges that

OFWDSVS faces is that of the countys culturally diverse population. This is especially true for the growing Asian & Hispanic populations of Fairfax County. DSVS is such a difficult topic to discuss, the language barrier makes it even harder for us to extend the services needed to this client population.

My Role as an Intern: Projects

Policies and Procedures: Organize all documents pertaining to policies and procedures and create a format that is easily accessible for employees of OFWDSVS.

Learning Map: Develop a new training module for training new staff and volunteers.
Accreditation: Assist the Program Manager with

completing the requirements to renew our accreditation in March.

For more Information about the Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services please visit: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofw/

References
U.S. Census Buerau(2010). State and county quickfacts. Retrieved February 6, 2012, from http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/51/51059. html Office for women and sexual and domestic violence services(2011). Fiscal year 2011 annual report. Retrieved February 6, 2012, from http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ofw/pdf/ofwdsvsannual-report-2011.pdf