UNITY<\/span> President Julian McElveen attended a local mental health panel during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and wants to make sure information is available to anyone in need.<\/p>\n

“There have been many public reports of domestic violence throughout our area and country this year. We cannot turn a blind eye to it in our communities. Domestic abuse is a vastly underreported and under-prosecuted\u00a0crime. If you or someone you know\u00a0is\u00a0experiencing domestic abuse, don’t be afraid to reach out for help.”<\/p>\n

Montgomery County Police Department\u00a0Emergency \u2013 911
\nNon-Emergency \u2013\u00a0301-279-8000<\/a>
\nDomestic Violence Unit \u2013\u00a0240-773-5050<\/a><\/p>\n

The Montgomery County Police will respond to calls for emergency assistance, take reports, investigate crimes, respond to violations of a court order and a variety of other services.<\/p>\n

If you or someone you know needs help, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24\/7 at 1-800-799-SAFE (7223) or by texting “START” to 88788.<\/p>\n

For more information and local resources visit:<\/p>\n

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