24/7 Sexual Assault Services Hotline (703) 497-1192

If you are in immediate crisis because of a sexual assault or sexual abuse we will provide you with specialists contact information, and if you would like to speak with a Sexual Assault Specialist, the crisis listener will take your first name and phone number and they will be in contact very shortly.

If you have been sexually assaulted, you may want to have a medical exam at the hospital to collect evidence of the assault.  ACTS Sexual Assault Services has an agreement with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, so if you go there for your exam, we are called by hospital staff to accompany you throughout the sometimes lengthy process. Our role is to advocate for your emotional needs, which enables hospital staff and/or law enforcement officers to focus on their role of investigation or evidence collection.

ACTS Sexual Assault Services also helps victims navigate the court process and provides accompaniment throughout pre-trial meetings and hearings, trial, and sentencing. We will also provide support during law enforcement interviews, as appropriate.

To set up an appointment, please call: (703) 497-1192 Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.

It can be scary to reach out for help following a sexual assault, or when you are ready to finally talk about your sexual abuse. Our team of empathetic and compassionate individuals understands the dynamics of sexual assault and abuse, and will work with you to overcome these devastating life events. The Sexual Assault Specialist’s role is to provide education and confidential support, as well as to suggest skills that can help you reassert power over your own life. This service is provided in our offices for survivors and their loved ones who are 12 years of age or older. For children under 12 years of age, please ask to speak with a Specialist for resources and referrals. 

To set up an appointment, please call: (703) 497-1192 Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.

"It was very helpful to be in a support group with people who had been through the same experiences as me. The facilitators were great, too! I received the emotional support I needed to take the next steps in my life. I feel more hopeful for myself and my family."

Group support from peers can be a powerful tool for healing. We offer confidential support groups for adolescents and adults, male and female, several times per year in both the east and west ends of the county. We welcome referrals from mental health providers, the medical community and others throughout the community. Classes are ongoing weekly in the evenings.

To make arrangements to join us, please call: (703) 497-1192 Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.

Education and outreach programs are conducted throughout the community to raise awareness about sexual assault and sexual abuse. Risk reduction presentations are available for schools, colleges and universities. Awareness and training programs also are provided for both civic groups and professionals. For more information, contact Lilian Oviedo at 703-497-1192. 

Darkness to Light’s Stewards of Children sexual abuse prevention training programs are also available for a nominal fee. This 2 hour class can be customized for parents, community members, school staff or allied professionals. For more information, contact Lydia Teutsch at 703-497-1192. 

Founded as a grassroots organization in 1983 before joining ACTS in 2013, ACTS Sexual Assault Services (formerly SAVAS) is the only sexual assault crisis center serving the Greater Prince William County area. Since its founding, staff and volunteers have responded to thousands of people in crisis due to sexual assault and sexual abuse, no matter how long ago the trauma occurred.

Clients of ACTS Sexual Assault Services report that our services help them to feel understood, powerful and self-sufficient. We uphold the principle that sexual assault is a social, rather than a personal, problem. We provide a support system of people helping people through understanding, peer interaction, education, and advocacy. ACTS helps sexual abuse and sexual assault survivors discover paths to healing and to regain power over their lives.