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Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 339
Fairfax, VA 22035

(703) 968-4052

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Contact Information

Main
(703) 968-4052
Phone Emergency
(703) 360-7273
TTY/TTD
(703) 324-5706

Who We Are

ADAPT is a state-certified batterer intervention program that features an 18-week psychoeducational group approach. ADAPT teaches emotional regulation skills to adult residents of Fairfax County and the cities of Falls Church and Fairfax who have been physically, emotionally, or sexually abusive to a spouse, partner, child, parent, or other family member.



ADAPT Participants are taught to prevent abuse through the development of compassion for themselves and others. ADAPT helps program participants learn to:

  • Regulate anger and shame.
  • Take responsibility for behavior and feelings.
  • Let go of harmful blame.
  • Accept not being in control of another person or situation.
  • Develop safe and compassionate solutions to family conflicts.
  • Assess the role of substances on thoughts, feelings, and behavior. 

Groups are offered at Chantilly, Reston, Fairfax-Merrifield, and South County (Alexandria). Each group meets for 18 consecutive weeks, for two hours and occurs on one weekday evening per week, usually on Tuesdays, Wednesday, or Thursdays. Each group has a start time of either 6 pm or 7 pm, based on location.

 

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
,
Spanish
Service Area(s)
Fairfax City
,
Fairfax County
,
Falls Church City

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
No

Intake Process
Call the office. Call the hotline if this is an emergency
Self Refer
Yes

Report Problems
Call the Agency