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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: from victim to survivor and back again
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,
Community tour for new judges
Wouldn't it be great if every new judge in Montgomery County took a tour of our county to better understand
Court Watch Montgomery featured in Bethesda Magazine
Court Watch Montgomery's Executive Director and Co-Founder is featured in a Bethesda Magazine column this month. If you're interested
Safe Passage Center is fully open – and it looks great!
The Safe Passage Center is now open for both monitored child exchanges and supervised visits for families experiencing domestic
Violence doesn’t stop judge from giving father “tie-breaking vote” on child
Recently we've been spending some time interviewing domestic violence survivors who want to talk about their experiences in court.
Samantha Bee uses our data on domestic violence & guns
Samantha Bee took a hard look last night at domestic violence and guns - and she used Court Watch's data
Judge accuses credible domestic violence victim of lying
A District Court judge recently became irritated during a temporary protective order hearing and accused a traumatized petitioner of lying.
Rate at which judges tell respondents to turn in guns varies widely
It's the law. When a final protective order is issued in Maryland, all respondents must turn in any guns they