1	SAFE PASSAGE HOME AT SAFE PASSAGE HOME
2	Domestic Violence in the news DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS REAL! Tragedy in Lake Linganore Sean Patrick McMahon, 30, hanged himself after he killed his wife inside their house in Lake Linganore. McMahon poured a flammable liquid throughout the house at 6661 Harbor Light Way, including its basement, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Fire consumed the house. Investigators found his body along with that of his wife, Marijke Sherwood McMahon, 26, inside the two-story house. Officials said Marijke McMahon died from blunt trauma to the head and asphyxiation.
3	A LOOK inside of Safe Passage
4	The Organizations MADE it Better Many organizations came to the rescue of the Family Crisis Center and Safe Passage Emergency Shelter Forte Foote Baptist Church, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Commission on Women, First Baptist of Glenarden, Sisters for Sisters, First Baptist of Brentwood, and a hot of others purchased many items (mattresses, linen, curtains, pillows, etc.) and made cash donation for the sole purpose of furnishing rooms in the Shelter
5	"One OF THE VIEWS INSIDE..." One OF THE VIEWS INSIDE SAFE PASSAGE.
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8	A Home with three beds usually sleeps a family or two families Because space is premium, the rooms are used to their capacity. A room like this will typically hold a mother and at least two children, or A single woman and a mother and child
9	Another home in use Rooms are not crowded with furniture such as dressers and chest of drawers, but each has some storage under the beds and in closets. Some also have these items, but remember, space is a premium.
10	Another home in a single room Bed will accommodate one adult or a mother and a small child. It may also be in a single small room.
11	A different view of a room at Safe Passage Currently ALL rooms at Safe Passage are full.
12	Home to another family Most women get out of their homes with what they have on. Much of what you see here was acquired after entering the shelter.
13	A family at home in their room at Safe Passage Families are Black, White, Asian, and Hispanic. Families are usually moderate to low income.
14	Computers are available for participants Here one participant is pointing out that another participant left a bottle of liquid near our valuable computers!
15	A view of one of the chest of drawers Small furnishings fit best in our room to provide the most possible space for the families.
16	Another sitting area This is the multi-purpose room. It has one of the old televisions (one of the few in the house) in it and it is used to show videos for entertainment; to show training videos when instructional programs are being shown.
17	The Children’s play room This room is located in the expansion part of Safe Passage. This is just one section of the room
18	The Children’s Library Some of the books that are available for the younger children.
19	The Kitchen This is the renovated kitchen. Participants prepare most of the meals for the other participants.
20	Climbing the stairs Thrown in to show one of the challenges in the older section.
21	The Office at Safe Passage FCC’s staff at Safe Passage works from one of four on site offices. This is the intake office. There is also an office for case management, clinical counseling, and for the Crisis Hotline.
22	FCC The Family Crisis Center, Inc. of Prince George’s County is located at 3601 Taylor Street, Brentwood, Maryland 20722 The Family Crisis Center (FCC) has a staff of about 20 full time staff, three part-time staffers, eight student interns, volunteers, and a Board of Directors FCC is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 6:00pm for business, but from 9:00am until 9:00pm for groups, classes, training, and other venues The Board of Directors meet the first Monday of every month (except when there is a holiday Monday) at 6:30pm at the Brentwood address Safe Passage is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days and is fully staffed throughout the year The Crisis hotline is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days and is also fully staffed throughout the year The number for the Crisis Hotline is 301-731-1203. This number is only to be used for domestic violence emergencies. The location of the Safe Passage is NOT a secret, but we try diligently not to give it out to protect and safeguard our women and children who are frequently in hiding or in jeopardy of being found by a violent intimate partner Currently young boys over the age of 13 are not housed at the shelter (even with their mother and other siblings) because of a standing policy that pre-dates me. FCC’s capacity at Safe Passages Home is 55 women and children FCC provides limited transportation to the women and children We also provide limited work force/college preparation Family Crisis Center of Prince George's County Since October 13, 1981, the Family Crisis Center of Prince George’s County, Inc. has been the only safe house for victims of abuse and the primary service provider to families experiencing domestic violence in the county. Our mission is to promote and facilitate the elimination of violence in intimate relationships by providing counseling, education and support services for women, children, and men. Twenty years ago the Family Crisis Center’s primary service was to provide safe, emergency shelter to battered women and their children. Over time, the agency has expanded its services to provide families experiencing domestic violence with comprehensive wrap-around services. We seek to accomplish our mission through a variety of program components. The Family Crisis Center is a private, 501©3 non-profit, human service organization governed by a member, volunteer Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors represent a diverse mix of community leaders, professionals, and activists with extensive experience in social justice advocacy. Funding for the agency comes from a variety of sources, including the Prince George’s County Government, the Maryland Department of Human Resources, Victims of Crime Assistance, and the Office of the Governor of the State of Maryland. Additionally, program components and services are supported by private donations and ongoing fundraising events.
23	Domestic Violence Week You are invited to join us during the week of October 24 to look at domestic violence in Prince George’s County You will get to hear from some of the victims as well as from the abusers You will also learn about available resources while helping to support this great cause through its silent auction, flea market, and cash donations. The Family Crisis Center 3601 Taylor Street Brentwood, MD 20722 Sunday, October 24 – Brunch Forum on Domestic Violence Monday, October 25 – Brown Bag Luncheon Forum on Domestic Violence – Anger Intervention Tuesday, October 26 – Brown Bag Luncheon Forum on Domestic Violence -- Alternatives Wednesday, October 27 – Brown Bag Luncheon Forum on Domestic Violence -- Victims Thursday, October 28 –Lunch (provided) Forum on Domestic Violence with Silent Auction, Colors, Flea Market, domestic violence resources, and other entertainment Friday, October 29 – information vendors and entertainment Saturday, October 30 – Dinner Dance Fundraiser at the Agency October 24-30, 2010 – Come Join US!
24	Safe Passage Home is Home to the women and children that enter our doors! You, Fort Foote, DV Ministry, helped to make it possible. THANK YOU! The Family Crisis Center, Inc. (FCC) is proud to be a partner with The Department of Social Services, the Department of Family Services, the County, United Way, and a host of other organization in the fight against domestic violence Safe Sunday EVERY DAY is where the Family Crisis Center is headed. Ending domestic violence one family at a time!