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To recognize National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the Northwest Hospital Domestic Violence Program and the Baltimore Police Department will be sponsoring their Second Annual Community Against Violence event.
Northwest is proud to partner with law enforcement in addressing issues like domestic violence, identity theft, elder abuse, drug abuse, and youth gun violence. National Crime Victims' Rights Week serves to empower residents, and to let victims know of their rights. This week is also a chance to memorialize those people who became victims of crime.
The program begins tomorrow evening at 7 p.m., Liberty Resource Center, 3505 Resource Drive, Randallstown. The doors open at 6:30 p.m..
There will be three speakers:
There will be representatives from a variety of local agencies, food and beverages, door prizes and some great raffles! All are welcome.
To see a list of other National Crime Victim's Rights Week events, click here.
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Violence Prevention Program Held Tomorrow
To recognize National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the Northwest Hospital Domestic Violence Program and the Baltimore Police Department will be sponsoring their Second Annual Community Against Violence event.
Northwest is proud to partner with law enforcement in addressing issues like domestic violence, identity theft, elder abuse, drug abuse, and youth gun violence. National Crime Victims' Rights Week serves to empower residents, and to let victims know of their rights. This week is also a chance to memorialize those people who became victims of crime.
The program begins tomorrow evening at 7 p.m., Liberty Resource Center, 3505 Resource Drive, Randallstown. The doors open at 6:30 p.m..
There will be three speakers:
- Johnny Rice, from the state Department of Human Resources, will speak on "Raising Boys to Men."
- Steve Roscher, a prosecutor for Baltimore County State's Attorney Office, will speak about the state's Family Crimes Unit.
- Scott D. Shellenberger, the Baltimore County State's Attorney, speak about witness intimidation and what the state is doing to combat it.
There will be representatives from a variety of local agencies, food and beverages, door prizes and some great raffles! All are welcome.
To see a list of other National Crime Victim's Rights Week events, click here.
- First Lady Speaks Out On Behalf Of Domestic-violence Victims; Ky. Is One Of Four States Without Protection For Date-violence Victims
First Lady Jane Beshear pointed out the accomplishments of the anti-domestic violence movement in Kentucky this week, and spoke the names of 26 women who had died at the hands of their abusers this year. With that, she then announced that October would...
- House Of Ruth Launches Boutique
by Audrey Bergin, MA, Coordinator, Domestic Violence(DOVE)Program at Northwest Hospital The Domestic Violence Program at Northwest Hospital (DOVE) partners with many local agencies, including the House of Ruth, which provides emergency shelter and legal...
- Help Available For Domestic Violence Victims
The tragic case of Yeardley Love, a UVA student killed this week during an altercation with her ex-boyfriend, is an unfortunate reminder that domestic violence can impact anyone. "Anyone can find themselves caught in an abusive relationship," says Northwest...
- Book Sale At Northwest Hospital To Benefit Domestic Violence Victims
The Domestic Violence Program at Northwest Hospital in Baltimore and the Woodlawn Police Precinct will be having a used book sale and raffle to raise money for victims of domestic violence. Money raised helps victims pay for necessities like new locks,...
- Chris Brown, Rihanna Case Puts Spotlight On Domestic Violence
The Chris Brown-Rihanna domestic violence story is back on the front page today. Brown, a 19-year-old R&B singer, was formally charged with two counts of felony assault. He remains free on $50,000 bail. The incident, though unfortunate, provides us...