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COUNTY MAP


Below is the state map presented by counties. Click on a county to find information about available VictimsVoice Partner Members.

Allegany AnneArundel Baltimore BaltimoreCity Calvert Caroline Carroll Cecil Charles Dorchester Frederick Garrett Harford Howard Kent Montgomery PrinceGeorge's QueenAnne's SaintMary's Somerset Talbot Washington Wicomico Worcester

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The VictimsVoice Partners below will provide a 1-year license for the VictimsVoice tool at no cost. Click their links for information on their area of specialty, location, and how to best reach out to them.

VictimsVoice Partner Members - Maryland

DOVE Center (Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Resource Center)

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You Are Not Alone. It Is Not Your Fault. Help Is Available.

The Dove Center provides safety, advocacy, and counseling to individuals whose lives have been shattered by domestic violence...

Muslimat Al Nisaa Shelter

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More Than A Shelter

While our signature service is the sheltering of Muslim women and children, our consistent service to undeserved populations is far more expansive.
Muslimat Al Nisaa accepts...

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STATE LAWS & POLICIES


Below are policies and laws that directly affect those suffering from abuse, harassment, and domestic violence. Click below to view the details of each category.

What are “Rules of Evidence” and why does it matter?

State Rules of Evidence are the rules that tell the state courts what evidence may be considered admissible and what may not. Generally speaking, it is the state legislature that creates these rules.

What is the “Victims’ Bill Of Rights” and why does it matter?

A crime victim has the following rights under 42 U.S.C. § 10606(b):

  • The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy. The right to be reasonably protected from the accused offender.
  • The right to be notified of court proceedings.
  • The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the offense, unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at trial.
  • The right to confer with [an] attorney for the Government in the case.
  • The right to restitution.
  • The right to information about the conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, and release of the offender.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Below are laws and policies that directly affect those suffering from abuse, harassment, and domestic violence. Click below to view the details of each category.

Address Confidentiality Program

Address Confidentiality Laws: MD

The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) exists to protect victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other crimes from their abusers being able to track and locate them, potentially putting...
Pets in protective orders

Animals in Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: MD

MARYLAND allows domestic violence protective orders to include pets. In addition, federal law includes the crime of stalking and actions that make the victim fear that the stalker will hurt...
Audio Video Surveillance

Video And Audio Surveillance Laws: MD

Hands holding phones that spell, "Can I Record?"MARYLAND is considered an All-Party Consent State , in that all people involved in the recorded communication must give permission.

As per the Justia website 1 ,

All parties must...


*Information in the "Policy" section does not constitute as legal advice. Please consult an attorney for any and all legal advice.
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