Vice President Joe Biden praised Maryland as a national model for combating domestic violence in a speech Wednesday in Rockville.
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Bill Would Enhance Penalty for Committing a Violent Crime in Front of a Child
A bill that would impose harsher penalties upon those who commit violence in front of children was heard by the House Judiciary Committee, Tuesday. The enhanced penalty would include imprisonment for up to five years.
Visitation Center Opens in Baltimore for Children of Domestic Violence Victims
A new center providing safe, supervised visitation between children of domestic violence victims and their parents opened Tuesday in Baltimore.
Brown, Biden, Senate Women Join Effort to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and other panelists joined administration officials for an event hosted by Vice President Joe Biden, where the participants urged Congress to extend the Violence Against Women Act.
Md. Lawmakers Aim to Increase Penalty for Strangulation
In an effort to increase the penalty for non-fatal strangulation, Maryland legislators are scheduled to hear a bill next week that would make the action a first-degree offense.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center Continues to Serve Community
A year after a sexual assault center in Prince George’s County expanded its services, officials say it has helped discover more victims of domestic violence.