BALTIMORE COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES. October 2, 2012 Sally Hess, RN, SANE-A, MPH
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1 1 BALTIMORE COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES October 2, 2012 Sally Hess, RN, SANE-A, MPH
2 We re all links in the chain 2 Comprehensive DV agencies Law Enforcement Hospital-based DV programs Legal Resources Coordinating agencies
3 Comprehensive DV Agencies 3 CHANA Family and Children s Services Western Side Family Crisis Center East Side House of Ruth Maryland TurnAround, Inc.
4 CHANA Counseling, Helpline & Aid Network for Abused Women 4 Aiding individuals in the Jewish community who are victims of domestic violence by providing support, counseling and assistance. Comprehensive crisis intervention Legal representation assistance and court companions Community outreach Safehouse Kosher safehouse for a family in need of emergency shelter Advocacy within Jewish and Interfaith community Shofar Coalition project for sexual and child abuse Group therapy for survivors Office (410) Helpline (410)
5 5 Family and Children s Services of Central Maryland (West Side) The Domestic Violence Program fosters safety, autonomy, and resiliency in families through the provision of services tailored to the needs of victims, their children and their abusive partners. Establishing safety from violence for victims and their children The prevention of future episodes of violence through work with offenders Empower victims so that they can take control of their lives back from their abuser. Help the victim and children remove themselves from harm and heal from the abuse. Support groups designed to support victims at their level of need. Children s support groups and crisis intervention groups are also held. Seminars on topics such as raising healthy children and budgeting on a low income. Baltimore County Carroll County
6 Family Crisis Center (East Side) 6 Safe Shelter All other services
7 7 24/7 Hotline: RUTH (7884)
8 TurnAround, Inc. 8 A continuum of services for victims of rape, sexual assault and domestic violence Trauma Therapy Victim Advocacy & Outreach Community Education and Training Abuser Intervention Program Anti-Sex Trafficking Program Information and Referral Emergency Shelter Transitional Housing Legal Program On-Site School Programs Self Defense Training Women Against Violence Everywhere (WAVE) 24 o Helpline Office
9 Law Enforcement 9 Lethality Assessment Project (LAP) High Lethality victims connected immediately with advocate Precinct DV Coordinator Phone Number DV Agency Wilkens (PC01) Ofc. D. Miller Family and Woodlawn (PC02) Ofc. B. Sholter Children s Services Franklin (PC03) Ofc. D. Kelly Northwest Hospital Pikesville (PC04) Ofc. J. Posluszny DOVE Program Towson (PC06) Ofc. R. Huncher Cockeysville (PC07) Ofc. M. Crumbacker Parkville (PC08) Ofc. B. Vaughn White Marsh (PC09) Ofc. M. Huber Essex (PC11) Ofc. M. Lewis Northpoint (PC12) Ofc. A. Cuddy TurnAround, Inc. Family Crisis Center
10 Law Enforcement slide # Family Crisis Center provided an advocate with grant funds to work at PC12 with an outreach officer to follow-up domestic violence cases Domestic Violence Coordinators added to all precincts (except 8) Baltimore County Police Department Domestic Violence Program Timeline 2006 Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team was organized 2005 PC8 added a Domestic Violence Coordinator April 2, 2009 Lethality Assessment Training (Police, advocates and Response Line) August 2009 Northwest Hospital joined the program October 2011 Domestic Violence Lethality Screening Form Revised July 5, 2000 Investigative Guide created by Family Crimes (CID) October 2000 Domestic Violence Database in use 2006 Domestic Violence Liaison Position moved to Youth and Community Resources November 1, October 31, 2008 Lethality Assessment Program Pilot May 2009 Lethality Assessment Program Countywide January 2010 Light Source Program Pilot (Westside)
11 7 Hospital-Based Domestic Violence Programs in the State of MD 11 Anne Arundel Medical Center (Annapolis) GBMC (Towson) Mercy Medical Center (Downtown Baltimore) Meritus Medical Center (Hagerstown) Northwest Hospital (Randallstown) Prince George s Hospital Center (Cheverly) Sinai Hospital (North/west Baltimore City)
12 12 GBMC SAFE Domestic Violence Program Began October 2011 Expansion of services already established in the SAFE program Free services for all patients, staff, community Working presently with TurnAround to provide 24/7 crisis response: DV education Safety planning Referral to community services Staff training and education Community education/awareness
13 13 Family Violence Response Program Mercy Medical Center The Mercy Family Violence Response Program (MFVRP) provides free confidential services to patients who are victims of violence and abuse, as well as to employees and members of the larger community. Services include: crisis counseling intervention, safety planning, danger assessment, counseling/legal resource linkage, advocacy, documentation in the medical record and photo documentation, & free short-term individual supportive follow-up counseling regarding domestic violence or
14 All services are free
15 Sinai Family Violence Program 15 Crisis Intervention Danger assessment Safety planning Referrals to community resources Ongoing Care Adult therapy Group counseling Services and coordination Home visitation Legal advocacy ALL SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE!!
16 Legal Resources 16 House of Ruth Maryland State s Attorney s Office Women s Law Center
17 17 Domestic Violence Legal Clinic Services Protective Order and Peace Order Representation Preparation for Pro se Litigants Divorce and Custody Representation Criminal Accompaniment Safety Planning Legislative Advocacy Main Office Baltimore (410) Statewide Toll-Free
18 18 Office of the State s Attorney for Baltimore County Our office investigates criminal acts of domestic violence and files charges against criminal offenders when appropriate. The Assistant State s Attorneys then prosecutes cases determined to be provable in court. When offenders are found guilty, we make appropriate sentencing recommendations which can include probation, counseling, no contact orders and/or incarceration. Family Violence Unit (410) Misdemeanor crimes handled by District Court Unit (410) Felony crimes handled by Family Violence Unit (410)
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20 Coordinating Agencies 20 Baltimore County Family Violence Unit Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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22 22 Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence (MNADV) MNADV is the state domestic violence coalition that provides education, training, resources and advocacy to advance victim s safety and abuser accountability. Training and Education Domestic violence advocates, law enforcement, health care professionals, child welfare, salons (Cut It Out Program), courts, parole and probation, and other allied professionals Technical Assistance Coordinate Statewide Efforts Domestic Violence Fatality Review Lethality Assessment Program, etc Statewide Helpline Statewide and National Advocacy Brochures and Materials Statewide Helpline: MD-HELPS Office:
23 23 Maryland Health Care Coalition Against Domestic Violence Collaborating and networking with other professionals with similar missions. Seminars and conferences aimed at educating health care professionals about timely issues surrounding domestic violence Brochures and health-centered information Newsletters
24 24 Thank you for joining us today! Any questions or comments, please be in touch: Sally Hess
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1 Gaston County Community Resources Emergency Hotlines National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) AVID Rape Crisis Line 704-864-0060 Partners