Understanding Domestic violence. Sociopaths do not understand a nurturing soul.
Maryland law and legal services
Tag Archive: intimate partner violence
Know the Traits Common to Abusers
Traits of an abuser
Temporary Protective Orders to be Heard via Video in Montgomery County
Victims of domestic violence who come to the Montgomery County Family Justice Center (here is a great article about the Center) now have safer, easier access to justice. Thanks to a pilot program launched by the Maryland Judiciary, they can now file requests for temporary protective orders directly from the Family Justice Center and have their requests heard by judges at the Montgomery County Circuit or District Court by way of a live video link.
Domestic Violence is Real
This is an amazing and innovative domestic violence ad from Amnesty International that reacts and changes itself when you look at it. When you aren’t looking at the poster it shows an act of domestic violence between a couple. When you do look at the poster, a camera sensor activates and shows a couple pretending [...]
New Maryland Domestic Violence Laws Signed Today by Governor
May 19, 2009
A Message from Lt. Governor Brown
Dear Friends,
Earlier today, Governor O’Malley signed legislation that will take guns out the hands of domestic abusers. For me, and far too many other Marylanders, this new law strikes a personal chord.
My cousin Cathy was killed by her estranged boyfriend last summer. She was one of 75 Marylanders [...]
