Fairfax County police’s Victim Services Division is kicking off its 12th annual holiday gift card drive — a quiet but powerful tradition that brings comfort to some of the Virginia county’s most vulnerable children.

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The effort supports young victims and witnesses of domestic and sexual violence, as well as families grieving a homicide.

So far this year, the division has worked with 456 children — each one navigating trauma with the help of advocates who work to rebuild safety and trust.

“Gift cards allow parents and caregivers to create

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