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Families
Transitional and Family Services
OAR of Fairfax County’s Transitional and Family Services (TFS) unit provides a variety of services designed to assist inmates of the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center ADC), as well as formerly incarcerated persons residing in Fairfax County. The goal of these services is to encourage individuals to become self-sufficient members of the community. Services are also available to immediate family members of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated persons dealing with crises and hardships incurred due to incarceration. OAR understands that the family members of individuals who have been incarcerated are also victims. For that reason, the Work Empowerment Program and a biweekly support group are available to family members.
For the TFS brochure: click here
For the Family Support Group brochure: click here
Handling the Crisis Handbook: A resource guide for families dealing with the crisis of incarceration.
Family Support Group
The Family Support Group meets bi-weekly to help family members cope with the emotional impact of loss and trauma associated with the incarceration of a loved one. Education about the correctional system, rules on visitation, resources in the community, etc. are provided. Participants share solutions for difficult situations.
The Family support Group meets twice a month from 7-8:30 p.m., OAR office, 10640 Page Ave., Suite 250, Fairfax, VA 22030. Please check our "Calendar of Events" for the currently monthly schedule. Click here to go to Calendar of Events
To join the Family Support Group or for more information, e-mail: info@oarfairfax.org or call 703-246-3033.
Violence Intervention Program
The Violence Intervention Program (VIP) is an 18-week, referral-based intervention program designed to aid in the reduction and elimination of domestic violence in Northern Virginia. OAR will attempt to achieve this goal by increasing batterer’s accountability, general understanding of the impact of their behavior, and self-regulation skills.
Referrals can be made by the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Court Services, Probation and Parole offices, Public Defenders, local area shelters and other community-based organizations. Self referrals are also accepted. Inquiries should be made to the OAR office at (703) 246-3033.
For more information: click here
To download a brochure: click here
Victim Services: The Victim Services Section of the Fairfax County Police Department offers immediate and direct support and assistance to crime victims, their families and witnesses. Call 703-246-2141, 24 hours a day. For more information click here.
Jail information: links to Sheriff’s Office information about frequently asked questions and visitation rules in the jail.
Virginia Department of Corrections—Inmates and Incarcerated Offenders Information