Victims

Drop In Group: Mondays 7-8:30pm Childcare Provided
[Two locations: Columbia and Laurel]

Drop In Group is an open group designed to provide emotional support, education about the dynamics of abusive relationships, and information about agency services to female victims of domestic violence.

Map of Columbia Location
Map of Laurel Location

Warning Signs - Does your partner.......

• Criticize and degrade you?
• Act jealous and possesive?
• Control every aspect of your life?
• Isolate you from your family and friends?
• Control your finances?
• Threaten to hurt or kill you or your children?
• Become violent and then blame you?

If you are a victim of domestic violence.......

• Leave immediately, if possible.
• Call 911.
• Have the police make a report.
• Seek medical attention, if needed.
• Have pictures taken of injuries. We can do this for you at our office. Call 410-997-0304.

You have these legal rights:

• The right to press criminal charges - Contact the District Court at 410-480-7720, the satellite office at the Howard County Police Department at 410-313-4740.
• The right to call the police and get a police report number.
• The right to apply for a protective order to have your abuser removed from your home.

Make an escape plan: Keep a packed bag at a neighbor's house or another safe place. The bag should contain the following:

• A change of clothing for you and your children.
• Important documents (birth certificates, passports, green card, social security numbers, health insurance and medical records, and bank account numbers).
• Extra cash and checks.
• An extra set of keys to your house and car.
• Paystub from your abuser's paycheck.
• Familiar toy or book for each child.