New task force hopes to reverse domestic violence increase in Prince George’s Co.

Prince George's County creates task force to address domestic violence

Getting to the root cause and preventing domestic violence is the mission behind new legislation in Prince George’s County. The new bill, which was passed Tuesday, establishes a task force that will address everything from prevention to response efforts. Jeanette Brandon is a domestic violence survivor and founder of Together We Can, a group dedicated to those who may be going through what she and her daughters once experienced. “It affected my …

New task force hopes to reverse domestic violence increase in Prince George’s Co.

A surge in domestic violence cases in recent years has leaders in Prince George’s County, Maryland, teaming up to figure out a way to reverse the saddening trend. While overall crime has been declining in recent years, crimes of domestic violence, which includes more than just romantic partners, is up about 30%. “A fourth of Prince George’s County will be impacted by domestic violence, whether you are a victim, a family member or a friend,” Coun…