Center for Abused Persons

Hungry for pizza? Order today from Pizza Hotline La Plata, MD who will be donating 10% of sales made between 2-9 PM to the Center for Abused Persons!

Thank you Pizza Hotline La Plata, MD for your support for CAP!

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Here are our gentle reminders for all men this month to keep in mind year-round. We love you!

Over the last week, many of us have seen the video of a celebrity inflicting a vicious physical attack on his then girlfriend. This disturbing video has garnered outrage as well as numerous questions including “why did she put up with the abuse for so long, why didn’t she just leave?”

There are many reasons why victims stay with their abusers; these range from fear to the belief that the abuser will change for them to isolation to damaged self-worth to religious beliefs to financial constraints. Fear may be the biggest motivator for a victim to remain with their abuser; more than half the victims murdered by their abusers are murdered AFTER they leave.

We need to take the blame off the victim and instead ask “why doesn’t the abuser just stop abusing?”

Witnessing the violence shown in the video has caused people to wonder what they can do to help stop domestic violence. There are numerous things you can do:

*If you or someone you know has experienced any type of intimate partner violence including physical, emotional, financial, sexual or technological abuse, reach out to CAP’s 24/7 Hotline at 301-645-3336 for information, crisis intervention, advocacy & accompaniment and/or ongoing counseling.

*Know that there are programs out there to help abusers grow and change their behavior. Services available include CAP’s Abuse Intervention Program. Reach out to CAP’s 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 301-645-3336 for more information.

*Schedule a presentation for your workplace, community group or church to learn more about domestic violence. Reach out to CAP at 301-645-3336 for more information.

*Donate funds to support our mission to assist victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and others in crisis. Go to our website https://www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/donate to make a donation or mail a check to CAP, 2670 Crain Highway, Suite 303, Waldorf, MD 20601.

*Volunteer to be an outreach volunteer with CAP, going to court or the hospital with victims following their abuse incident. Reach out to CAP’s 24/7 Crisis Hotline at 301-645-3336 for more information.

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Thank you for your generous donation for an annual 5K run. We appreciate your support.

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Come on out and show your support! Meet me there.

Reminder! Tonight, we have our Teen Support Group. To access the link, call our hotline at 301-645-3336 and ask for the link to join. We hope to see you there!

Hungry for pizza? I know we are! From 2-9pm Pizza Hotline will be donating 10% of sales to the Center for Abused Persons. To grab your pizza, call 301-934-4670 or visit 203 East Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646.

Thank you, Pizza Hotline, for continuing to support CAP!

Mark your calendars! 🤍

Mark your calendars for our next Lunch and Learn! Center for Abused Persons will join us to discuss Safety Plans, what they are, who needs them and more!

We are now streaming live on Facebook and YouTube.

Join us and share this info for those you think may benefit from learning more!

This month's Nonprofit Spotlight highlights the Center for Abused Persons. Read about how the organization provides treatment and supportive services to abuse victims in Charles County: http://bit.ly/nonprofitspotlight

Remember, middle - high school students in Charles County can take part in our Essay Contest! To apply, scan the QR code below!

1st Place Winner: $200
2nd Place Winner: $100
3rd Place Winner: $50

This was my ex. He was the guy that would stop and help a person on the side of the road, but refused to speak to his wife for weeks at a time. https://carolineabbott.com/2017/04/why-do-people-often-take-the-side-of-the-abuser/

Need something to listen to? Check out our Boys and Men presentation by clicking the image below! Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments on Facebook or YouTube.

Boys and Men In this presentation, we will discuss boys and men experiencing domestic violence. We will touch on statistics, what abuse towards men looks like, and the st...

Remember, our Teen Support Group happens every Wednesday night from 7-8 PM! To register, call our hotline (301)645-3336 and ask for the link! 🤍💜

Our Boys and Men presentation is now on our YouTube channel and website! Keep the discussion around boys and men experiencing domestic violence going. We will touch on statistics, stigmas, and survivor stories.

Click on the link to view!
https://youtu.be/ssOR7Ai1aEQ

Reminder❕❕
We are looking for an innovative, committed and highly skilled Clinical Director to grow our organization.

The ideal candidate will oversee all clinical components of operations as well as some administrative duties for a small non-profit mental health clinic which serves victims of sexual assault and domestic violence as well as callers on a 24-hour Crisis Hotline..

2 years of experience providing clinical supervision as a licensed supervisor required. Must have LCSW-C or LCPC.

Please see our website, www.centerforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org, for more information about the position. Please email a complete resume and letter of interest to: [email protected]

Our 4th Annual 5k Run and Walk is happening in April! Please see the information on the flyer and scan the QR code to register!

We hope to see you there!

CAP is in need of a Community Outreach Specialist. As the Community Outreach Specialist, you will give educational presentations to various groups in the community, connect and collaborate with other organizations to meet a common goal, and much more!

If you would like to apply, send your resume to: [email protected].

We are still looking for teens to join in on our Peer Support Group on Wednesday nights! To join, simply call our hotline at 301-645-3336, and ask to join the Teen Peer Support Group! 💜

Horrible things like this are happening all around us. Know the signs of abuse in teens, speak up when you see something, and advocate for those who are unable to advocate for themselves.

It sounds like something out of dystopian fiction—children as young as 7 forced into “camps'' with an abusive parent, held captive until they admit that the abuse they were subjected to never happened. Run by unqualified individuals who see a way to profit off of the family court system, reunification camps hold children until they can convincingly feign affection for the parent that oftentimes controlled them, harmed them, sexually abused them or was abusive to their other parent in front of them.

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Quick tips for men experiencing domestic violence:
1. Reach out for help.
2. Collect evidence of abuse.
3. Create a safety plan.
4. Do not retaliate.
5. Practice self-care.
You are NOT alone, and it is NOT your fault!

Read the full article:
https://www.domesticshelters.org/articles/ending-domestic-violence/a-guide-for-male-survivors-of-domestic-violence

We're craving pizza for dinner! La Plata's Pizza Hotline will be donating 10% of sales from 2-9 PM to the Center for Abused Persons. To grab your pizza, call 301-934-4670 or visit 203 East Charles Street, La Plata, MD 20646.

Thank you, Pizza Hotline, for continuing to support CAP!

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! These are some ways you can show kindness to someone who may be struggling with domestic violence.

Just being a supportive person in a victim/survivor's life is HUGE! A question as simple as, "I'm here for you if you need to talk," can go a long way.

CAP is here for you 24/7. Give us a call at (301) 645-3336

A book to empower and teach children about personal body safety, feelings, safe and unsafe touch, private parts, secrets and surprises, consent, and respectful relationships.

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Thank you, Charles County Sheriff's Office, for raising awareness around teen dating violence!

🚨 Did you know that 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. experiences dating violence? 🤝 Help promote healthy relationships, respect, and communication and empower teens to recognize the signs of abuse and know their worth. 💪 Together, we can create a safe and supportive community for everyone.

🌟 Make a difference! 🧡

Thank you, Theodore G. Davis Middle School, for having us to speak with your 6th-8th grade students this week! Raising awareness around healthy relationships is a continued effort and goal of ours! 🤍💜