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December 2019 Read on for our monthly e-news! Happy Holidays! It's the most festive time of year! Wishing you a bright and merry holiday season! 2019 Giving As we approach the end of the calendar year, help us meet our 2019 goals by donating today. Give the gift of justice and fairness for women this holiday season. Your support helps us serve thousands of women and their families across Maryland each year. But we can't do it without your help - so give today! WLC in the News MEDOVI (Multi-Ethnic Domestic Violence) Project Director, Suzanne Bailey, co-wrote an article published in the ABA, entitled, "If We Were in Our Home Country: Remedies for Victims." They write, "Despite differences, many times survivors have one significant thing in common, which is that many abusers understand that crimes, particularly against women, are treated differently in the United States. This understanding is apparent in threats to victims such as, 'If we were in OUR home country, you would be dead. If we were in OUR home country, no one would help you. If we were in OUR home country, nothing would happen to me.'” Congratulations, Suzanne, on publishing this important article concerning foreign-born victims of domestic violence. Read it in full here Staff Spotlight Congratulations to POARP (Protective Order Advocacy and Representation Project) Staff Attorney Jennifer Mercer, who helped her client receive a permanent protective order recently. Jennifer says, " A permanent protective order means that the survivor has an order for life directing the abuser not to contact her. These orders are very exciting to get because eligibility is highly limited, to the point where many attorneys do not even know they exist. My client was emotional with relief when the hearing concluded, and I am very grateful that I got to be a part of her story."  Read More about the POARP project We will see you in the New Year!

WLC staff have been at federal and state employee charity campaign events this fall. Have you signed up for your workplace giving campaign yet? It's that time of year, whether you are a federal, state, or private employee. Designate WLC as your charity of choice this year! More information here We are so grateful for the support of our donors on Giving Tuesday 2019! December 3rd was our most successful Giving Tuesday yet... thank you for your support! Maryland's 2020 Legislative Session begins on January 8th. Each year, WLC works around the clock in Annapolis to advocate for women and their families across Maryland. To keep updated on the 2020 MGA and how you can make your voice heard, sign up for our Legislative E-Alerts, to stay in the know: Sign up Today On December 12th, WLC attended the Judiciary Grants Conference at the Maryland Judicial Center in Annapolis. We took part in sessions on managing grants and mediation in family cases, to name a couple. Thank you to the Maryland Judiciary Administrative Office of the Courts for an informative day. Did you know... 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment (women's right to vote). We will be celebrating this milestone throughout 2020, so stay tuned for more information next year!

About The Women's Law Center of Maryland The vision of the Women’s Law Center of Maryland is a legal system that provides justice and fairness for women. The Women’s Law Center’s mission is to ensure the physical safety, economic security, and autonomy of women throughout the State. We work towards this goal by providing direct legal representation, information and referral services, and legislative advocacy.

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