Working Group on Resource Coordination to Support Victims of Sexual Exploitation, Violence and Domestic Abuse
The Working Group on Resource Coordination to Support Victims of Sexual Exploitation, Violence, and Domestic Abuse (SEVDA) is tasked with making recommendations to bolster the County’s ongoing efforts to support survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
The Working Group will be tasked with reviewing resources various organizations currently provide, identify opportunities to better coordinate existing resources and programs, and make recommendations regarding potential changes to policy to improve collaboration between federal, state, and local government agencies and private providers.
Reports
- 2024 Report and Recommendations—Resource Coordination to Support Victims of Sexual Exploitation, Violence and Domestic Abuse
Resources
Domestic abuse, sexual exploitation and sexual violence are serious issues that affect thousands of Baltimore County residents every year. We are committed to providing resources and support to victims and survivors of sexual exploitation, violence and domestic abuse.
- For emergencies—Call 911 for the Baltimore County Police Department
- For non-emergencies—Call 410-887-2222 or file a police report online.
| Organization | Available Services | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| 24-Hour Baltimore Intimate Partner Violence Helpline | Help is available 24/7. | Phone: 410-828-6390 |
| Baltimore County Family Violence Unit | Provides court accompaniment and advocacy for intimate partner violence (IPV). | Phone: 410-853-3030 Email: Baltco.advocacy@maryland.gov |
| CHANA |
Offers free services for survivors of domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse and elder abuse, including:
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Phone: 410-234-0030
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| Dove at Northwest Hospital 5401 Old Court Road Randallstown, Maryland 21133 |
Offers free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence and their children, including:
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Phone: 410-496-7555 |
| Family Crisis Center 10 Dunmanway Dundalk Maryland 21222 |
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Phone: 410-828-6390 |
| GBMC Safe and Domestic Violence Program 6701 North Charles Street Towson, Maryland 21204 |
Hospital-based program providing:
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Phone: 443-849-3323 |
| House of Ruth Maryland, Inc. 2201 Argonne Drive Baltimore Maryland 21218 |
Provides comprehensive services for survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, including:
All services are offered in English and Spanish. |
Phone: 410-732-2176 24-Hour Hotline: 410-889-7884 |
| TurnAround, Inc. 8503 LaSalle Road Second Floor Towson, Maryland 21286 |
Provides comprehensive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse and sex trafficking, including:
Services available in English and Spanish. |
Phone: 410-377-8111 24-Hour Hotline: 443-279-0379 |
| Organization | Available Services | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s Law Center Protection Order Advocacy and Representation Project (POARP) Circuit Court Building 401 Bosley Avenue Towson, Maryland 21204 |
Provides free protective order legal advice and representation in Circuit and District Courts. | Phone: 410-321-1041 |
| Women’s Law Center 102 West Pennsylvania Avenue Suite 100 Towson, Maryland 21204 |
Provides legal services for victims of domestic violence in collateral legal issues, such as divorce, custody, landlord/tenant matters and more. |
Phone: 410-321-1040 Family Law Hotline: 1-800-845-8550 |
|
Catonsville District Court |
Provides legal advice and representation on protective order cases. | Phone: 410-554-8463 |
| Women’s Law Center Multi-Ethnic Domestic Violence Project (MEDOVI) |
Helps with:
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Phone: 443-699-1001 |
| Esperanza Center 430 South Broadway Baltimore, Maryland 21231 |
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Phone: 667-600-2900 |
An individual may file a protective order at either the District or Circuit Court during business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) The petitioner (victim) must complete a Petition for Protection at the Civil Clerk’s office.
An interim order may be filed with the Court Commissioner (District Court) after business hours, on weekends and holidays. Upon filing the interim order, the Commissioner will inform you of the date/time of your second hearing.
| Court Location | Contact Information |
|---|---|
| Circuit Court—Towson 401 Bosley Avenue Towson, Maryland 21204 |
Phone: 410-887-2139 |
| District Court—Catonsville 1 Rolling Crossroads Catonsville, Maryland 21228 |
Phone: 410-512-2500 |
| District Court—Essex 8914 Kelso Drive Essex, Maryland 21221 |
Phone: 410-512-2300 |
| District Court—Towson 120 East Chesapeake Avenue Towson, Maryland 21286 |
Phone: 410-512-2000 |
| Organization | Available Services | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore County Department of Social Services | Aims to protect vulnerable children and adults from abuse and neglect. | Phone: 410-887-8463 |
| Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office | Prepares criminal cases involving domestic violence for trial. |
District Court Cases: 410-887-6630 Circuit Court Cases: 410-887-6610 |
| Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE) | Automated service that provides status updates online or by phone regarding an offender’s custody probation and parole, court, sex offender or protective order status. |
Phone: 1-866-634-8463 VINE Protective Order: 1-877-856-3420 |
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MEMBERS
- Rebecca Allyn, Victim Services Manager, Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy
- Roz Berkowitz, Baltimore County Commission for Women
- Michelle Bernstein, Grants Assistant, Baltimore County Office of Budget and Finance
- Alicia Bickoff, Deputy Director, CHANA
- Amy Blank, Baltimore County Commission for Women
- Hon. Katie Curran O'Malley, Chief Executive Director, Women's Law Center of Maryland
- Dana Cala, Victim Advocacy Supervisor, Baltimore County Child Advocacy Center
- Laura Clary, Director of the SAFE and DV Program, GBMC
- Shelby Frink, Executive Director, Family Crisis Center
- Shelly Hettleman, Maryland State Senator, District 11
- Robert McCullough, Chief, Baltimore County Police Department
- Mark Millspaugh, Deputy Director for Social Services, Baltimore County Health and Human Services
- Lisa Nitsch, Director of Training and Education, House of Ruth Maryland
- Yuvelqui Rattigan, Director of Clinical Services, Center for Hope
- Amanda Rodriguez, Executive Director, TurnAround, Inc.
- Janine Scott, Chief Attorney, Baltimore County Office of Maryland Legal Aid
- Scott Shellenberger, State’s Attorney, Baltimore County
- Krista Trahan, Co-Director, Baltimore County Child Advocacy Center
- Giuliana Valencia-Banks, Chief of Immigrant Affairs, Baltimore County
- Jennifer White Holland, Maryland State Delegate, District 10
- Pat Young, Baltimore County Councilman, District 1