Montgomery Community Media

The Argyle Middle School “Foreseeing the Future” afterschool program, which is operated by Crittenton Services of Greater Washington, participated in the Teddy Bear collection drive of Montgomery County’s Family Justice Center by collecting 55 Teddy Bears and donating them to center devoted to promoting safety, well-being and healing for victims of family violence. On Dec. […]

October is domestic violence awareness month. In Montgomery County, there’s a safe place domestic violence victims can go for help that may save their lives. Since the Family Justice Center opened its doors in 2009, over 4,000 families have been helped. The services range from care to court under one roof. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. […]

In this interview with MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke at the Family Justice Center, State’s Attorney John McCarthy tells us about some new laws in Maryland designed to protect victims of domestic violence.

Save the date: the third annual benefit for the Montgomery County Family Justice Center (FJC) is set for October 14 from 5- 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Bethesda. In this video clip, FJC Director Hannah Sassoon previews the gala. You can register for Annual Benefit here.

Montgomery County Captain Paul Starks said a woman’s death in Wheaton was the result of domestic violence. In this video clip, he updates residents about the case and provides some valuable information for others who may need help. Montgomery County Police Department wants to ensure all residents are aware of the Family Justice Center. This […]

Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown was joined by state and local officials and representatives from law enforcement and victims advocacy groups at the Montgomery County Family Justice Center to mark the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Lt. Governor Brown announced two new laws that have gone into effect to protect and assist victims of […]