Each year thousands of women, children and men find themselves in abusive situations regardless of gender, age, race, religion, educational or economic background. Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of abusive behavior used by an individual to establish and maintain power and control over another intimate partner.
Always call 911 if you are in immediate danger. For around-the-clock telephone support the DVC 24-hour Helpline is available at 410-997-2272.
Domestic violence can be seen through the following forms of abuse:
- Physical
- Emotional
- Verbal
- Sexual
- Economic/Financial
Domestic violence can occur in both opposite-sex or same-sex relationships, and can happen to intimate partners who are married, divorced, living together or dating.
Learn more about how domestic violence affects victims, perpetrators of intimate partner violence, and their children.
All of our services are based on a sliding fee scale, or are free. No one is turned away because of an inability to pay. Our services are confidential and are provided without regard to gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
