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October 2017
Gaslight: Psychological Abuse At Its Worst
Gaslight: Screening and Discussion at AFI Silver Theatre The recent buzzword "gaslighting" describes abuse that manipulates a victim into losing their sense of reality. The classic film Gaslight tells the story of a domestic violence victim (Ingrid Bergman) whose partner (Charles Boyer) gaslights her—with terrifying consequences. Join us at AFI Theater in Silver Spring on October 8th at 12:30PM for a screening of the film, followed by an expert panel discussion. Resources from local service providers will be available in…
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Book Talk with Rachel Louise Snyder
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Find out more »April 2020
Gala 2020: Cancelled
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our annual benefit — Gala 2020. While we have cancelled our benefit, domestic violence victims and at-risk children are facing new challenges — increased financial stress, social distancing from support networks, quarantine with an abuser, and restless children stuck inside an unsafe home. In order to continue providing critical legal and support services to the most vunerable in our community, we need your financial support now more…
Find out more »Working Together To Make Home A Safe Place: A Virtual Event
Beginning April 23rd, we are hosting a week long event highlighting our clients, volunteers, and services culminating in a VIRTUAL EVENT on April 30, 2020! Tune in to hear from our clients, supporters, volunteers, and a special guest, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand!
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