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New video describes local domestic violence prevention and challenges
A new 15-minute video on domestic violence prevention has been produced by Montgomery County. Two victims (a teenager victim of same
No progress extending and expanding Violence Against Women Act
Re-authorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which funds a great number of domestic violence service programs across Maryland,
Two inmates charged with murdering pregnant partners commit suicide
Two inmates at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Clarksburg have committed suicide in the last three months. Both men
Prince George’s judge to release abuser who set his girlfriend on fire
LaQuinn Phillips stands accused of attempted murder after he allegedly set his girlfriend on fire in September of 2017, leaving
Powerful tool to get guns out of the hands of abusers coming soon
Getting guns out of the hands of abusers is one of the most important ways to prevent domestic violence homicides.
Maryland Circuit Court judge’s verdict not in “the best interest of the child”
Circuit Court Judge Joan Ryon recently delivered a shocking decision in a Montgomery County custody case that appears to ignore
Judge fails to set hearings on needed protective order extensions
Are domestic violence victims in Maryland able to get protective order extensions when they can show a court that they
Police department releases domestic violence crime data
The Montgomery County Police Department has released initial domestic violence crime data for the first four months of 2018. Court
Disappearing final protective orders
It's not easy to make the transition from domestic violence victim to survivor. A disappearing final protective order doesn't help.
Where Marylanders file for protective orders may surprise you
Where domestic violence victims in Maryland file for protective orders greatly affects their access to full justice. We have work
Are judges using simple practices that protect victims?
Are judges using basic, fundamental practices in domestic violence courtrooms? Simple practices that improve case outcomes for victims? Only 53%
Who files protective orders in Maryland? Do they get protection?
Who is filing protective orders in Montgomery County Maryland? How many residents actually get lasting protection? Court Watch's new report,