Resources for Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, and Stalking

If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse, help is available. For emergencies and immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crises or emotional support, call or text 988.

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7 confidential support, safety planning, information and referrals for people experiencing domestic violence. Phone: 800-799-7233; TTY 800-787-3224 
• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 24/7 confidential support, information and referrals for survivors of sexual assault. Phone: 800-656-HOPE (4673) 
• National Human Trafficking Hotline: 24/7 confidential support in 200+ languages. All calls are answered live by highly trained Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates. Phone: 888-373-7888
• PWC Police Department– Victim Services Unit: Housed within the police department’s Special Victims Unit, victim advocates to support crime victims, review police reports, and coordinate inter-agency resources. Phone: 703-792-6500
• ACTS – Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services: 24-hour domestic violence hotline, emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, counseling, court advocacy and support for survivors and families. 
  • Court Advocacy and Accompaniment: English | (703) 792-4248 | Spanish | (703) 792-6232 
  • 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline: (703) 221-4951 
  • 24/7 Sexual Assault Hotline: (703) 497-1192 
• PWC Victim/Witness Assistance Program: Provides information, support and assistance to crime victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice process. Phone: 703-792-8220 
• PWC Criminal Justice Services – Community Domestic Violence Program: Monitors domestic violence protective orders, reports violations, provides resource information and supports community domestic violence response. Phone: 703-792-6065 
• Prince William Child Advocacy Center: Provides coordinated services for children who may have experienced abuse, including forensic interviews and multidisciplinary support. Phone: 703-792-6549 

Protective Order Support

• PWC Court Services Unit- Family and Household Protective Orders: Provides intake and assistance for filing Family and Household Protective Orders. Protective orders can address family abuse, stalking, sexual assault, and threats of harm. A domestic violence counselor is also available to assist petitioners through the court process. Phone: 703-792-6200 
• ACTS – Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services: 24-hour domestic violence hotline, emergency shelter, safety planning, advocacy, counseling, court advocacy and support for survivors and families. Court Advocacy and Accompaniment: English | (703) 792-4248 | Spanish | (703) 792-6232 
• PWC Criminal Justice Services – Community Domestic Violence Program: Monitors domestic violence protective orders, reports violations, provides resource information and supports community domestic violence response. Phone: 703-792-6065 
• PWC Victim/Witness Assistance Program: Provides information, support and assistance to crime victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice process. Phone: 703-792-8220 
• PWC Police Department– Victim Services Unit: Housed within the police department’s Special Victims Unit, victim advocates to support crime victims, review police reports, and coordinate inter-agency resources. Phone: 703-792-6500 

For emergencies and immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crises or emotional support, call or text 988.