Community Partners■ Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office

■ Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office

■ Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services •AbusedPersonsProgram •ChildWelfareServices •EmergencyServices

■ Montgomery County DepartmentofPolice

■ Montgomery County Department of CorrectionandRehabilitation

■ Montgomery County OfficeofCommunityPartnerships

■ House of Ruth, Maryland

■ Catholic Charities of the ArchdioceseofWashington,Inc. ImmigrationLegalServices

■ STTAR Center – Counseling

■ Maryland Department of ChildSupportEnforcement

■ Safe Start Services for children exposed to domestic violence

■ InterfaithCommunity Against Domestic Violence

■ Child Advocacy Center – Treehouse (off-site)

■ Montgomery County FamilyJusticeCenterFoundation,Inc.– Non-ProfitandSupportingPartner www.mcfjcfoundation.org

A community partnership

providing help for hurting

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FAMILY JUSTICE CENTERMontgomery County

FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER

Frequently Asked QuestionsDo I need an appointment? No. Youcanwalkinforservices.

Where can I park?There is a free parking garage in the buildingontheJeffersonStreetside.Thereisalsostreetparking.Thecenterisalso within walking distance from Rockville MetroStation.

Can I bring my children with me? Yes. Wehaveaspeciallydesignedplayroomandkitchenfacilitiesforchildren.

May I bring a friend for support? Yes. However, when you speak to one of theprofessionalstaff,yourfriendmaybeaskedtowaitinthereceptionarea.

Will it cost me anything for legal services? No. There are no fees for any services at the MontgomeryCountyFamilyJusticeCenter.

Can I get Protective Order Services at the Family Justice Center? Staff can assist you with filing your petition forprotection.

Can I return for additional services? Yes.Weencourageyoutotakeadvantageofallappropriateservices.

600 Jefferson StreetRockville, Maryland 20852

240-773-0444www.montgomerycountymd.gov/FJC

Crisis Line 24 Hour Assistance240-777-4000

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About UsThe Montgomery County Family Justice Center is a comprehensive one stop center for victimsoffamilyviolenceandtheirchildren.The center co-locates multiple agencies to provide coordinated advocacy, law enforcement, civil legal services and social services for wrap-aroundsupportforfamilies.Yoursafetyisourfirstpriority.Ourgoalistohelpyouinaspecially designed facility where you and your childrencanfeelsafeandcomfortable.

Who Is Eligible?Anyone who is experiencing or has experienceddomesticviolenceiseligibletoreceiveservices.Childrenarewelcometousethe child friendly environment while the parentisreceivingservices.

Available Services■ SafetyPlanning–staffattheCenterwill work with you on an individualized, comprehensivesafetyplan.

■ LegalAdvocacy–advocatescanassist you in filing for a protective order or withcriminalcharges.

■ LegalRepresentationforCivilProtective Orders – the House of Ruth has a staff of civil attorneys to represent you at a ProtectiveOrderhearingatnocharge.

■ Counseling for you and your children – you can meet with a counselor and make arrangements for further individual or groupcounselingservices.

■ CriminalInvestigation–youcanmeetwith adetectiveorprosecutoraboutpossible criminalchargesortodiscussapendingcase.

■ ImmigrationConsultationunderFederal ViolenceAgainstWomenAct(VAWA)–an attorney can meet with you in a confidential settingtoexplaintheVAWAprovisionsto protectbatteredimmigrantwomen.

■ EmergencyProtectiveOrders–anadvocate can assist you with filing your petition for protectionattheCenter.

■ ShelterPlacement–staffcanassistyou and your children in accessing a confidential shelteraspartofyoursafetyplan.

■ Referral To Safe Havens for pets – if your pet needs shelter, you can receive informa- tiononhowtheHumaneSocietycanhelp.

■ Snacks and play room for your children torelax.

■ ChildAdvocacyCenter(offsite)–youcanbe referred to the Treehouse Child Advocacy Center for services for your children who have beenhurtorwitnesseddomesticviolence.

■ Chaplaincy program - Chaplains will beavailablefor spiritual support andguidance.

FeesThere are no fees for services at the Family Justice Center.

LocationThe Family Justice Center is located at600 Jefferson Street, Suite 500, Rockville, Maryland (on Route 355, the intersection ofRockvillePikeandJeffersonStreet).TheFamilyJusticeCenterisaccessiblebypublictransportation,theRockvilleMetroStation, and is near the Rockville District andCircuitcourts.

HoursThe Family Justice Center is open Monday–Friday8:30a.m.–5:00p.m.

240-773-0444

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