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Living with domestic violence can be very stressful and dangerous. It may be difficult to realize that someone you love is hurting you, and once you realize that you are being abused, you may not know what to do to get yourself out of the abusive relationship. Here are some resources that may help you.

Vinelink is a free public service provided by the Governor's Office of Crime Control & Prevention that allows victims, law enforcement, etc., to register to recieve updates on the case status of an offender.

This is a partial listing of websites and support groups that connect others like you who are struggling with similar situations. Resources for women; men; gays; lesbians; transgendered; African-Americans; teens; Asian-Americans; Native Americans; and Latinas.

This section contains information on how to protect your children and shield them from the physical and mental anguish caused by domestic violence.

How domestic violence has an impact on your physical and mental health, where to go for counseling, and how to find help with the medical effects of domestic violence.

How to protect your pet as well as information on the relationship between animal abuse and domestic violence.

Information for both you and your employer on how to deal with a domestic violence situation.

Books and other resources on domestic violence and faith from a varity of perspectives - Christian, Jewish, Muslim.

 

Finding shelters, counseling, legal help and other resources in your community

 

 

Map Of Maryland Counties

 

 

 

 

 

Source: The Maryland Legal Assistance Network, updated by the Maryland State Law Library (MSLL).

Last Review Date (no legal content): 8/19/08 (PLL/M.A.J.)

 

 


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