Montgomery County Family Violence Prevention and Awareness Initiative
MCPS is a partner in this very important initiative affecting families across all socio-economic, race and ethnicities. “Do You Feel Unsafe at Home? Are you concerned about a neighbor or loved one? Free Help Is Available.” MCPS is focusing on raising public awareness around the identification and incidence of family violence; to provide information to individuals who may be experiencing family violence while social distancing and staying at home; to guide individuals on how to support a friend or family member who is experiencing family violence; and to identify available community resources.
Media Event: Via Zoom on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. The event may be live streamed (link pending) and/or available for viewing after its conclusion. To gain access to the zoom call, RSVP to Kristina Laboy at kristina.laboy@montgomerycountymd.gov. The public health crisis surrounding COVID-19 has magnified the dangers that victims of family.
- Helping Victims of Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Health Crisis (English Version)
- Helping Victims of Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Health Crisis (Spanish Version)
