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Project PEACE (Partnering to End Abuse in the Community for Everyone), is Arlington County's coordinated community response to prevent and address domestic, dating, and sexual violence.
We work to:
- Enhance the safety of victims
- Hold abusers accountable for their actions
- Improve the well-being of Arlington County citizens and visitors impacted by interpersonal violence
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Project PEACE members work together to ensure:
- A responsive police department
- Legal options and supports for survivors
- Hold perpetrators accountable
- Medical support and forensic evidence collection
- 24/7 advocacy services that provide hotline, shelter, crisis intervention and hospital accompaniment support to victims and survivors of abuse
- Short and long term mental health supports
- Housing and financial assistance
- Youth and adult focused prevention efforts to end violence before it begins
- Specialized supports for minors, immigrant communities, people with disabilities and the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, +) community
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Project PEACE is hosted by Arlington County Department of Human Services (DHS) and is managed in a culturally competent manner by a diverse membership. Representatives from local government, law enforcement, judiciary system, nonprofit organizations, faith community, health care providers, and citizens come together to create a collaborative that is larger and more impactful than any one institution.
Project PEACE members include:
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Project PEACE staff and members are available to provide trainings and technical assistance about preventing and intervening to reduce sexual, domestic, and dating violence with adults and youth. To learn more or request a training, email info-projectPEACE@arlingtonva.us.
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Arlington Restaurant Initiative (ARI)
In an effort to increase safety for citizens and to provide restaurant owners and staff with resources to maximize their safety and viability, the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) partnered with County agencies to establish the Arlington Restaurant Initiative (ARI). Project PEACE developed the Bar Bystander sexual assault intervention training which is required for restaurant staff that wish to be accredited in the ARI program.
Arlington Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Exchange Program
The Arlington Safe Havens Supervised Visitation and Exchange Program within Arlington DHS provides a safe and secure environment in which parents with court ordered supervised visitation can have contact with their children and where safe exchanges between parents/families and children can occur. The provides services for families who have been affected by domestic violence, child sexual abuse, stalking, dating violence, and sexual assault. This is a three-year grant funded program awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. For questions call 703-228-7483.
Healthy Relationships Task Force (HRT)
The Arlington Healthy Relationships Task Force (HRT) is a group of students from all Arlington high schools who meet monthly to raise awareness about sexual assault and healthy relationships. The HRT promotes awareness through educational campaigns, monthly meetings, and outreach efforts throughout Arlington County Public Schools.
The goal of HRT is to give students a voice and an opportunity to actively spread awareness and make changes in Arlington to improve relationships between students and end sexual assault. HRT membership is open to Arlington youth ages 14-21. Join us to promote positive relationships and end violence in Arlington. To get involved, email Ashley Blowe at ABlowe@arlingtonva.us.
Project PEACE supports HRT’s efforts by providing resources, adult/community support and subject matter expertise.
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Project PEACE is a county-wide effort to prevent, identify and respond to domestic and sexual violence. Project PEACE was formed in 2006 by state senator Barbara Favola. In 2008 Project PEACE was organized into a committee structure to implement the coordinated community response to domestic violence. The coordinated community response (CCR) approach is recognized as a best practice across the United States. In 2015, Project PEACE further expanded its scope to include services for youth victims of dating and sexual violence.