Baltimore City Victim Resources

Everyone deserves a healthy, safe relationship, but many people stay in abusive situations for various reasons. Leaving can be difficult and dangerous, and abuse isn’t always physical. You deserve support in whatever decision you make. While it’s natural to feel anxious about reaching out, there are options available and advocates that can help you explore them. Here are some resources to help you:

House of Ruth Maryland
Website: http://www.hruth.org/
Help Line: 410-889-7884
Live Web Chat: Mon-Fri 24Hr, Sat-Sun 8am – 8pm

Women’s Law Center
Website: http://www.wlcmd.org/
Help Line: 410-321-8761
Email: admin@wlcmd.org

Additional resources available:

If you have been sexually or physically abused, consider getting a forensic exam. Sexual Assault Forensic Exams can be conducted within 15 days of the sexual assault. Forensic exams for physical assaults, including strangulation and pain due to other injuries, can be conducted with 30 days of the assault. For more information about forensic exams in Baltimore, see bMOREsafe Mercy at https://bmoresafemercy.org/for-patients/#:~:text=You%20can%20have%20a%20forensic%20exam. You can have a forensic exam.

Information about the legal process and your rights: Maryland Victims of Crime – House of Ruth Maryland (hruth.org)

Creating a safety plan:  https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/create-your-personal-safety-plan/

Internet safety considerations: https://www.thehotline.org/plan-for-safety/internet-safety/

Safety planning with children: https://www.thehotline.org/resources/safety-planning-with-children/

Considerations for immigrants: https://www.thehotline.org/resources/abuse-in-immigrant-communities/