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The Men’s Challenge: Join the Conversation
Join the Department of Family Services for a new installment of the Men’s Challenge Initiative – a series of group discussions that seeks to influence men and boys through conversations about developing healthy relationships. See below for a full list of discussion topics and meeting dates.
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | Family Financial Planning
Presenter: Daniel White
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | Managing Your Mental Health
Presenter: James Merritt
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | Connecting Veterans
Presenter: Jennifer Watson
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | Navigating Child Support
Presenter: Samantha Phillips-Chester, J.D.
Interfaith Domestic Violence Symposium Photos 10-26-19
The Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Division:
- Assists in the coordination of services and programs for individuals impacted by domestic violence, human trafficking or sexual assault
- Collaborates with stakeholders
- Identifies gaps in services
- Develops programs and services to meet the unique needs of our community
- Advocates for victims of intimate partner violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault and their families
Domestic Violence is a behavior used by one person in a relationship to control the other person. Partners may be married, dating, co-habituating, domestic partners or in a civil union.
More Information about the who can be victims and what abuse look likes is available:
More Information about the who can be victims and what abuse look likes is available:
Get more information about common myths of domestic violence.
Where to Get Help
Resource |
Phone |
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Emergency Assistance | 911 |
Resource Information | 211 |
Community Crisis Services, Inc. (Emergency Shelter) | 301-731-1203 |
Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | 800-MDHELPS (800-634-3577) |
Prince George's County Sheriff's Office Domestic Violence Unit | 301-780-8600 |
Prince George's County Police Dept. Domestic Violence Unit | 301-772-4433 |
University of Maryland Hospital Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center | 240-677-2337 |
House of Ruth (24-Hour Hotline) | 410-889-RUTH (410-889-7884) |
Community Advocates for Family and Youth (CAFY) | 301-390-4092 |
Prince George's County Family Justice Center | 301-780-8008 |
Prince George's County Child & Adult Protective Services | 301-909-2450 |
Download the Domestic Violence Prevention Memes and Webinar
In an effort to expand our outreach efforts, we encourage you to incorporate our Domestic Violence Prevention Memes and webinar into your services, events and programs.
Myths & Truths
- Domestic violence does not affect many people. False: It affects approximately one million people in the U.S. every year and 85% of victims are women.
- Domestic violence is just a momentary loss of temper. False: The abuser makes a conscious decision to abuse. Loss of temper is a tool to enforce control through fear, and its part of a pattern of abuse.
Awareness Events
Related Links
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Domestic Violence
Phone: : 301-265-8423Fax: : 301-248-0617Emergency Phone: : 911