welcome to my auntie's house
A Safe House for women and children affected by Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking
My Auntie’s House of PG County Maryland is a non-profit 501(c)(3) located in Prince George’s, Maryland. Our mission is to provide emergency shelter for women and children affected by Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking. We provide shelter, transportation, counseling, and co-labor with the survivors from codependency to become independent.
“YOU ARE STRONG. YOU ARE RESILIENT!”
“At any given moment you have the power to say this is not how the story is going to end.”
― Christine Mason Miller
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is a pattern of coercive behavior used by one person that results in gaining and maintaining power and control in a relationship. Domestic Violence comes in many forms, including actual or threatened physical, sexual, verbal, financial, psychological, or emotional abuse.
National Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE(7233)
Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking is the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act.
National Hotline
1-888-373-7888
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault is when someone touches any part of another person’s body in a sexual way, even through clothes, without that person’s consent.
National Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE(4673)
“You survived the abuse. You’re gonna survive the recovery.” — Mariska Hargitay
Resources
There are resources available to you. You are not alone. In an emergency, call 911.
National Child Abuse Hotline Helpline
1.800.422.4453
National Teen Dating Abuse
1.866.331.9474
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1.800.799.7233
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
1.800.656.4673
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1.800.273.8255
Battering Personality: Signs to Look For
If your spouse or significant other displays a combination of these behaviors, he/she may be a potential batterer.
Domestic Violence Signs
Victims of abuse often show more than one warning sign. Signs of abuse may vary based on the type of abuse (sexual, physical, emotional, or verbal) and the age of the person being abused.
Prince George's County Family Justice Center
Is an initiative of the Circuit Court that provides a comprehensive array of services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and elder abuse through a coordinated, collaborative and HOPE-centered advocacy model.