Support Resources
Why A Support Program?
If you are a victim or witness to a crime, it can take a toll on your well-being. Support groups and other resources are available to offer any help that you need. Review the list below for a support program that fits your needs. If you need immediate help, call 9-1-1.
"One of the most common difficulties of survivors is related to feelings of being completely alone. Exposure to other individuals in support groups who have gone through the same experience will provide a great sense of relief for survivors." (From the Parents of Murdered Children Training Manual)
Battered Women Resources
24 Hour Crisis Hotline - Baltimore/Carroll County
Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Hotline
410-828-6390
Families of Homicide/Drunk
Driving Fatality Victims
Monthly support group, for more information call 410-887-6650.
Family Violence Unit
410-887-6610
The Family Violence Unit handles the initial case preparation of all domestic violence cases and the trial of most circuit court cases. If you are in need of immediate assistance please call 9-1-1 and the 24 Hour Crisis Hotline at 410-828-6390.
Maryland Judiciary
Information regarding the Maryland court system.
Maryland Judiciary Case Search
Provides a searchable database of Maryland court cases.
Maryland Sex Offender Registry Search
Locate registered sex offenders in your area.
People Against Child Abuse
1-800-244-5373
Assistance for abused children and families, support groups, speakers' bureau, etc.
The Baltimore County Bad Check Restitution Program
The Bad Check Restitution Program assists local businesses in recovering losses from bad checks.
The Maryland Inmate Locator
Learn the location of inmates housed in Division of Correction facilities.
The Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board provides financial assistance for innocent victims of crime.
VINELink Case and Offender Search
This service allows crime victims to obtain timely and reliable information about criminal cases and the custody status of offenders 24 hours a day. Victims and other concerned citizens can also register to be notified by phone, email or TTY device when an offender's custody status changes.
Revised January 9, 2012
