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Description
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OVERVIEW: Provides legal representation and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. SERVICES: 1) LEGAL REPRESENTATION: Primarily provides assistance in protective order cases. Also provides assistance to some low income victims of domestic violence in areas of divorce, child custody, child support and maintenance, property distribution, and emergency injunctions. Will accompany battered victims to court for criminal proceedings. 2) ADVOCACY: Advocates for legislation to provide legal protection to battered victims and for the rights of battered victims and children in the areas of housing, social services, employment and child care. Legal advocates educate clients by telephone in matters of civil and criminal legal remedies for domestic violence and prepare clients for hearings when representation is unavailable. 3) LEGAL TRAINING: Recruits attorneys who are willing to volunteer their time and provides training to handle domestic violence civil cases. 4) PUBLIC SPEAKING: See separate listing House: House of Ruth, Speaker's Bureau. 5) WALK-IN LEGAL CLINICS: Provides walk-in service when staff is available. Handles some divorce and custody cases. Only deal with protective orders and ex-parte orders. HYATTSVILLE COURTHOUSE: 4990 Rhode Island Avenue, 2nd Floor, Hyattsville, MD., 20781 Fax: 301-985-5953 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-4:30PM. UPPER MARLBORO COURTHOUSE: 14735 Main Street, Room m1440, Upper Marlboro, MD., 20772 Fax: 301-574-3782 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-4:30PM. MONTGOMERY COUNTY COURTHOUSE: 50 Maryland Ave., 3rd Floor, Rockville, MD., 20850 Fax: 240-777-9117 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30AM-4:30PM.
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Defined coverage areas: Maryland - Montgomery County Maryland - Prince George's County
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Hours Of Operation
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See notes for walk-in clinic hours and locations.
Fri: 8:30AM 4:30PM Thu: 8:30AM 4:30PM Wed: 8:30AM 4:30PM Tue: 8:30AM 4:30PM Mon: 8:30AM 4:30PM
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Eligibility
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Victims of physical abuse by an intimate partner and their children. Eligibility: Adult: Yes; Teen: Yes; Child: Yes; Family: Yes; Female: Yes; Male: Yes;
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Languages Offered
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Accommodations possible.
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Program Fees
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Free
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Application Process
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Call, go to courthouse, or walk-in clinics.
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Documents Required
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Call for information.
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Volunteer Requirements
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18 and older.
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Volunteer Duties
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Clerical duties.
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Programs at this agency
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House of Ruth, Gateway Project, Abuse Intervention Program House of Ruth Maryland, Domestic Violence Hotline House of Ruth Maryland, Shelter Program House of Ruth Maryland, Clinical Services, Individual and Family Counseling House of Ruth Maryland, Clinical Services, Support Groups House of Ruth Maryland, Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, Baltimore, Legal Representation House of Ruth Maryland, Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, Baltimore, Advocacy House of Ruth Maryland, Domestic Violence Legal Clinic, Baltimore, Protective Order Assistance House of Ruth, Safe Homes Strong Communities, Rapid Rehousing Program House of Ruth, Safe Homes Strong Communities, Victim Coordinated Entry
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Toll Free Number
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888-880-7884
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Phone Hot Line
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410-889-7884
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Fax Number
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240-450-3277
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Legal Clinic, Beltsville
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240-450-3270
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Legal Clinic, Hyattsville
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301-985-3588
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Legal Clinic, Upper Marlboro
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301-952-4303
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Legal Clinic, Rockville
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240-777-9077
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Phone 5
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240-450-3270 EX 108
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Main Email Address
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info@hruthmd.org
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Main Contact Name
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Main Contact Title
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Main Contact Phone
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Main Contact Email Address
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Director or Senior Administrator Name
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Ranju R. Shrestha
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Director or Senior Administrator Title
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Managing Attorney
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Director or Senior Administrator Phone
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301-952-4303
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Sites offering this Program
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PO Box 187
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