Reducing Domestic Violence

Lt. Governor Brown greets staff at Meritus Medical Center

New Hospital-Based Domestic Violence Program at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown

Lt. Governor Brown recently announced the launch of a new Hospital-Based Domestic Violence Program at Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, which will be funded in part by $50,000 in state grant money. The Hagerstown program is Maryland’s sixth hospital-based domestic violence program and the first in Western Maryland.

“Governor O’Malley and I are committed to ending domestic violence in Maryland.  Working together with partners like Meritus Medical Center, CASA and CareFirst, we are making progress by building a coordinated response to domestic violence in every part of our state,” said Lt. Governor Brown. “The hard work being done by the dedicated staff at Meritus Medical Center is making a real difference in the lives of Western Maryland residents. By funding the hospital-based domestic violence program in this location, we will be able to better recognize and care for victims of domestic violence and prevent further incidences in Washington County and throughout the region.”

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Accomplishments

  • Reduced domestic violence deaths in Maryland by 41% since 2007
  • Launched six hospital-based domestic violence programs across Maryland
  • Championed legislation to make child neglect a criminal act in Maryland
  • Reduced violent crime statewide to lowest rates since 1975

Help us end domestic violence in Maryland. Visit the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence.

In observance of National National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, Lt. Governor Brown participated in the 8th annual “Maryland Remembers” memorial event to honor Marylanders who have lost their lives in accidents caused by impaired drivers.

Lt. Governor Brown talks with the father of a drunk driving victim

“If we can save one, two, three Marylanders from losing their life at the hands of a domestic abuser… we've done a good thing." –Lt. Governor Brown