Young Womens Christian Assoc Of Annapolis & Anne Arundel Cty Md

Sexual assault services focus on outreach to those who have been victims of sexual assault including hospital accompaniment. Trained professionals accompany victims and assist them through the process of the safe exam and being referred to community resources including counseling, legal and others, as appropriate.

Counseling provides confidential therapeutic support in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault and general counseling. The department provides support to women, men, children and families who are generally primary or secondary victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Support groups and outreach services are also offered.

The organization also offers the community abuser intervention program which provides intensive instruction to those who have a history of being abusive and are working to identify means of more effectively interacting with others and responding to frustration. This is a 28-week series, generally court mandated, serving both men and women. The courses focus on taking responsibility for their actions and then identifying methods of opportunity building. The series ends with a certification for those who have completed the sessions.

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Domestic violence legal services provides advocacy and legal representation through the process of obtaining peace and protective orders for victims of domestic violence. This department also provides referral information to victims surrounding community-based support services.