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  • The Mission of Our Lady of Mercy Church Domestic Violence Outreach is threefold.

    1. First, to raise awareness of domestic violence throughout our parish.
    2. Second, to connect the victim and/or abuser to services, such as counseling and shelter
    3. Third, to advocate for the prevention of domestic violence. Girls and boys, young women and young men must learn to recognize the elements of unhealthy and healthy relationships. This is accomplished through education at home, in the parish, and in schools.
     
    Did you know that abuse can take many forms?
    • Emotional treatment
    • Verbal
    • Isolation
    • Financial
    • Sexual assault
    • Digital abuse
    • Threats
    • Physical Force or injury
     
    Danger Signs:
    • Has  your partner ever threatened to harm you, himself/herself, children, relatives, and/or family pets?
    • Has your partner attempted to strangle you?
    • Has your partner abused you during pregnancy?
    • Has your partner stalked you?
     
    Before a domestic violence crisis occurs, make a safety plan:

       Stash some cash, spare keys, prescriptions
       Apparel for you and  your children
       Financial records, bank books, important papers
       Escape plan (police, friends, motel, shelter)
       Telephone numbers for help
       You deserve to be safe!
     
    Click here for a downloadable Safety Plan Checklist!
     
    HELPFUL NUMBERS
     
    APP (Abused Persons Program)
    Domestic Violence
    240-777-4195 (day)          240-777-4673 (HOPE)         24/7 crisis line

    APS (Adult Protective Services)
    Elder Abuse
    240-777-3000

    CPS (Child Protective Services)
    Child Abuse
    240-777-4417

    Crisis Center (Montgomery County, 24/7
    240-777-4000

    FJC (Family Justice Center)
    240-773-0444

    Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA)
    1-877-885-2232
    Teen Resources:
    AWARE: Adolescents Working for Awesome Relationship Experiences
    www.awarenow.org
    National Dating Abuse Helpline
    1-866-331-9474 (24 hr)
    Love is Respect
    www.loveisrespect.org

    Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence
    Referral Hotline: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
    1-800-MD HELPS (1-800-634-3577)
     
    Suggested Reading:
    "When I call for Help" (Statement of the US Catholic Bishops)
     
    Free Haircuts for Survivors through Share-A-Haircut
    For each Hair Cuttery haircut purchased in Maryland on May 1 and May 2, 2017, one FREE haircut certificate will be mailed directly to specific local programs to provide haircuts for domestic violence victims and their children.
     
    Haircuts purchased in Maryland on those dates will result in an equal number of free haircut certificates, which will be mailed directly to specific local programs in mid-May, and are valid through July 26,
     

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac MD 20854
P: 301-365-1415 | F: 301-365-3104

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