Loudoun Citizens for Social Justice Inc

Mission

LAWS (Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter), opened in March 1985, provides emergency shelter, food, and emotional support to women and their children who are escaping domestic violence or sexual assault. Currently LAWS offers a wide range of direct services to more than 1,400 citizens annually. Prevention and education programs are presented throughout the county to reduce the incidence of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Through its programs, LAWS seeks to empower survivors of personal violence so that they may live their lives free from fear, anxiety, and danger.

Programs

LAWS offers a holistic response to victims of violence by furnishing a continuum of care designed to meet the varying needs of the families who seek assistance. A 15-bed shelter is maintained in a confidential location. LAWS Administrative Offices, Legal Services, Sexual Assault Services, and the Parent-Child Supervised Visitation and Family Center are conveniently located in downtown Leesburg. Individual and group counseling, as well as walk-in crisis counseling, is also provided at this location. Support groups for women and children are held weekly. Extensive programs for youth and children as well as long- term after-care and supportive services are available.