"During a speech by Scotney Young, a social worker and sexual assault prevention specialist for local nonprofit Doorways, many students raised their hands to indicate they've experienced sexual violence or know someone who has.

'It was really powerful to see so many students using their voices and actions to speak out against sexual violence and to demand more action from school administrators,' Young tells ARLnow. 'Sexual violence thrives when there is a culture and system that allows and accepts it, and these students were saying they want to change that.'"

"Doorways, a nonprofit that helps address domestic violence and sexual assault, was invited to help students." Scotney Young, Doorways' Prevention Specialist, was an invited speaker.

"The students actually explained to me that there have been some incidents of sexual assault recently that were high profile, but this isn't something that's new to them," she said.

Missed the live event? Watch the recording to learn how agencies and organizations from across the DMV respond to domestic violence, even in times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists also discuss intersections of domestic violence and other issues, including sexual assault and homelessness. Finally, learn how providers play a role in their community beyond their direct response, including prevention efforts underway.

Moderator: Miguel Buddle, Doorways Board Member

Debbie Evans, City of Alexandria Sexual Assault Center and Domestic Violence Program

Temitope Fagbemi, DASH (District Alliance for Safe Housing) (DC)

Diana Ortiz, Doorways

Stacy Ziebell, Fairfax County Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

Ariel Ward, Inova Ewing Forensic Assessment and Consultation Teams (FACT)

Sam Clarke, LAWS Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (Loudon, VA)

Dani Colón, Shelter House (Reston, VA)

Members of Arlington's Project PEACE, Doorways, the Arlington County Police Department, the Commonwealths Attorney Office for Arlington and the City of Falls Church, and Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall were at the Courthouse Farmers' Market engaging with the community, promoting healthy relationships, providing resources, offering support, and increasing awareness. Members of Project PEACE are doing community pop-ups all month long for DVAM!

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