The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Ayaan Ali, victim advocate on the Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Advocacy team within the Department of Family Services, about protective orders. Learn more online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/boards-authorities-commissions/council-to-end-domestic-violence/victim-access-protective-orders.

You can reach the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273. If you are in danger, call or text 9-1-1.

For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm.