Support Victims of Domestic Violence Saturday at 'K-9 Krawl'

Fairfax County Police Department's Victim Services Section sponsors annual event.

So far in 2012, there have been 1,796 people charged with assault against a family member in Fairfax County, according to a news release from the Fairfax County Police. To help victims of domestic violence, Fairfax County Police Department's Victim Services Section created the Annual K-9 Krawl 5K, which takes place at the Fairfax County Government Center. The free event is set for this Saturday. Schedule and more information:  So far, more than 100 local residents have signed up to participate in this year's event. Participants are encouraged to bring their dogs. According to FCPD, 71 percent of pet-owning women who enter shelters report that their batterer had injured, maimed, killed or threatened family pets for revenge or to …

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