MEDIA ADVISORY

24/7 Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline Saves Lives

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Kickoff Reminds Residents that Help is Available

WHEN: Tuesday, April 4 at 8:45 a.m.

WHAT: “ Launch

WHO: Speakers for this brief kickoff announcement include Braddock District Supervisor John C. Cook; Fairfax Sheriff Stacey Kincaid; and Fairfax County Police Lieutenant Colonel Erin Schaible. Office for Women and Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Program Manager Yolanda Thompson and Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program Manager Allison Lowry will also address Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Awareness Month.

WHERE: Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA

BACKGROUND: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) as well as Child Abuse Prevention Month. In concert with these campaigns, Fairfax County and its Domestic Violence Prevention Allies are launching “Make the Call,” a year-long campaign to encourage victims, bystanders and offenders to utilize the 24-hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline at 703-360-7273.