Domestic Violence Assistance
Domestic Violence is a behavior used by one person in a relationship to control the other person. Partners may be married, dating, cohabiting, domestic partners, or in a civil union.
Myths & Truths
- Domestic violence does not affect many people. Truth: 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. Truth: The abuser makes a conscious decision to abuse. Loss of temper is a tool to enforce control through fear, and it is part of a pattern of abuse.
Get more information about common myths of domestic violence.
Learn more about who can be victims and what abuse looks like:
Where to Get Help
Download and share this list of domestic violence resources:
| Resource | Phone |
|---|---|
| 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 | 301-618-3154 |
| 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 |
Outreach & Support
To expand our outreach efforts, we encourage you to incorporate our Domestic Violence Prevention graphics and webinars into your services, events, and programs.
View the Webinar | Listen to the Podcast
Domestic Violence Grant Program
The Prince George’s County Council, committed to ending domestic violence and abuse in the County, has appropriated $500,000 in FY 2025 in a seventh round of grant funding to support the Council’s Domestic Violence Grant Program.
The grant program is a funding resource for programs that provide housing, workforce development, counseling and mental health services, and advocacy and legal services.
Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Division
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
Events & Media
The Men’s Challenge Initiative
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.
Tuesday, September 17 | Shifting from Competitive to Collaborative Communication in Our Families
Presenter: Tracee Ford
Tuesday, October 8 | Human Trafficking 101
Presenters: Amy Wilken
Tuesday, October 29 | Crushing the Man Box
Presenter: Ron LeGrand
Tuesday, November 12 | How Serving Together Holistically Helps Veterans and Their Families
Presenter: Donnie Williams
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Survivors and PGPD Unite for Domestic Violence Awareness Month | Breaking the Silence Together
Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) is committed to raising awareness to prevent domestic violence. Watch Chief Malik Aziz and the Special Crimes Division stand alongside survivors and advocates to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month and share the County's efforts to combat domestic violence and support those affected .
Community Voices: Purple Light Nights
Community Voices: Purple Light Nights is an annual television special produced by PGCC TV in partnership with the Prince George’s Police Department Domestic Violence Unit, Prince George’s County Sheriff John D.B. Carr, and the PGCC Campus Police to bring attention to Domestic Violence Awareness in October.