Karen Gautney, Chair of the LGBTQ Victim Services Advisory Board for the Alexandria Domestic Violence Program and the Alexandria Sexual Assault Response and Awareness Program, discusses LGBTQ services and announces a very special event coming up October 3, 2008 in which four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Louganis will talk about the challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals who may be victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.

Challenges for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

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The 2010 US Census will officially kick off on April 1, 2010, and the City of Alexandria is making preparations now to ensure that Alexandria's population is counted accurately.

2010 Census - Yes, We Count!

Listen to Bernard Caton, the City’s Legislative Director, talk about the issues affecting the City of Alexandria during the 2010 Virginia General Assembly Session, which convened January 13.

Virginia Legislative Update

In an interview with Drug Court Coordinator Mary Ellen Ruff, learn how the Family Drug Treatment Court works to better the City, and what role you could possibly play in helping children of parents with substance abuse problems.

Family Drug Treatment Court Helps Children of Parents with Substance Abuse Problems

Find about the first annual Sobriety, Education and Transition Workshop that took place at the Alexandria Detention Center where 60 inmates learned life skills to better themselves when returning to the community.

Alexandria Detention Center's Sobriety, Education and Transition Workshop

Learn safety tips to protect yourself and find out what environmental factors might make your home or business an easy target for criminal activity.

Challenges for LGBTQ Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence

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