October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Braddock District Supervisor John C. Cook invites you to join him to raise awareness of domestic violence and help two amazing local charities, Shelter House and Fairfax CASA.

Domestic violence is the number one cause of injury to women, more than car accidents, muggings, and rape combined. Here in Fairfax County domestic violence is the number one cause of homicide. Children too suffer from domestic violence. Even if not subjected to physical violence, children who repeatedly witness domestic violence might suffer permanent emotional injury. Children who suffer from domestic abuse are twice as likely to then abuse their own spouses and children.

We hope you will join Supervisor Cook this October to raise awareness of domestic violence and funding for two great Fairfax County charities.

About the charities

Fairfax CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, helps children navigate the confusing and scary aftermath of domestic violence when the juvenile court steps in to provide protection due to abuse or neglect. Often, so many things are changing for a child -- his or her home, school, guardians -- that having one dedicated advocate to fight for his or her rights and help with the transitions can make a huge difference when it's most important. Fairfax CASA finds and trains ordinary citizens to be the voice in court for these children at such an uncertain time.

Shelter House's domestic violence shelter, Artemis House is Fairfax County's only emergency shelter for families and individuals fleeing domestic/sexual violence and human trafficking. The emergency shelter provides crisis intervention and temporary housing in an undisclosed "safe-house." Safety planning, immediate basic needs assistance, and comprehensive service planning is available to prepare for a transition to more permanent and stable housing. Artemis House provides intensive case management services, individual and group counseling, employment assistance, and children's programs.

About the event

There will be food, music, and fundraising. Kilroy's has generously volunteered to donate 10% of food proceeds to the cause. There will also be raffle items and chances to donate directly. 

Where

Kilroy's Restaurant and Sports Bar

5250 Port Royal Road

Springfield, VA 22150

When