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Resources
Office of the State's Attorney for Prince George's County
The Victim Witness Unit
Office of The State's Attorney
for Prince George's County
The Victim Witness Unit provides victims, witnesses and their families with information, support, and advocacy services while involved in the criminal justice system.
The Victim Witness Unit is comprised of a Chief, five Teams Leads, 18 Coordinators, two District Court DV Advocates, 7 Bilingual Advocates, and three DV Housing Coordinators.
The Family Justice Center has new extended hours.
There is an annual Crime Victims' Memorial Service hosted by the Victims Witness Unit across the State.
Victims and Witnesses are offered various support services.
The Family Justice Center has new extended hours.
Prince George's County Department of Family Services
The Department of Family Services improves the quality of life and overall well-being of the communities by providing information, assistance and referrals, as well as promoting and developing high quality, innovative programs that educate, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity. The department is responsible for providing assistance to some of the County’s most vulnerable citizens – children, families, victims of domestic violence, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans and seniors.
Contact: Elana Belon-Butler, Director
301-265-8401 | ETButler@co.pg.md.us
www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1628/Family-Services
DMV Mothers Like Me
DMV Mothers Like Me provides a hub of resources and recommendations for crime and crisis support, health and wellness programs, legal services, and a host of other information that may not be easily accessible otherwise. We are also committed to partnering with community leaders and organizations to promote advocacy programs and related services available to affected families.
Contact: Donna Haynes, Founder
202-549-8834 | dmvmotherslikeme@gmail.com
www.dmvmotherslikeme.com
Roberta's House
Roberta’s House provides trauma-informed care and addresses grief as a public health service. We believe all children, adults, and families suffering the loss or death of a loved one should have support and a safe place to heal and recover.
Contact: Main Office
410-235-6633 | info@robertashouse.org
https://robertashouse.org
MADD
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking.
Contact: Robin Stimson, Victim Services Manager
410-964-5757 ext. 2454 | robin.stimson@madd.org
www.madd.org
Sun Showers Counseling Services
The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking.
Contact: Stephanie Leach, M.S. LGPC
202-738-7719 | Leach.s@outlook.com
University of Maryland
Capital Region Health Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Center
University of Maryland Capital is home to the only designated sexual assault center in Prince George's County and is the state leader in comprehensive domestic violence and sexual assault intervention. The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center (DV/SAC) helps women recognize, deal with, and heal from IPV and sexual assault. The center also helps survivors with medical, legal, and emotional support in a private and confidential medical setting.
Contact: Main Office
240-677-2337
www.umms.org/capital/health-services/womens-health/supporting-our-community/domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault-center
Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants
The District’s Address Confidentiality Program (ACP), administered by the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants (OVSJG), provides a legal substitute address for eligible DC residents to maintain the confidentiality of her or his actual address. This program helps residents who fear for their safety by shielding their street address from public records, providing one tool in an individual’s broader safety plan.
Contact: Main Office
202-788-2131 | 844-4-HELP-DC (844-443-5732) - 24hr crisis hotline
Family Justice Center
The Prince George’s County Family Justice Center, an initiative of the Circuit Court that provides a comprehensive array of services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and elder abuse through a coordinated, collaborative and HOPE-centered advocacy model.
Contact: Main Office
(301) 780-8008 | https://pgcfamilyjusticecenter.org
https://pgcfamilyjusticecenter.org/
Court Liaison for Hispanic Services, Seventh Judicial Circuit of Maryland
The Prince George’s County Family Justice Center, an initiative of the Circuit Court that provides a comprehensive array of services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and elder abuse through a coordinated, collaborative and HOPE-centered advocacy model.
Contact: Norberto Martinez
(301) 952-4840 | www.princegeorgescourts.org/419/Hispanic-Liaison
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Contact: Main Office
410-585-3010 | http://goccp.maryland.gov/victims/cicb/
Prince George's County State's Attorney's Office Victim/Witness Unit
The Victim/Witness Unit provides victims and witnesses with information, support, and advocacy services, and their families while involved in the criminal justice system. Our goal is to ensure the rights of victims and witnesses by providing the necessary assistance and services to speed their recovery from a criminal act and to support and advocate for them as they move through the criminal justice process. Services are standardized statewide to include components such as case status notification, court accompaniment, referral for counseling services, and safe waiting areas and more.
Contact: Main Office
(301) 952-3500 | VictimWitnessSAO@co.pg.md.us
www.pgsao.org/victim-resources
Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center
MCVRC’s victim advocates and attorneys serve victims of crime in every jurisdiction in the State of Maryland by providing a diversity of services including: information, referral and assistance; direct legal representation; court accompaniment; support groups; community education; criminal justice education; policy advocacy; technical assistance for allied professionals and criminal justice agencies; and faith-based referrals.
Contact: Main Office
301-952-0063 | https://www.mdcrimevictims.org/
