WASHINGTON 鈥� The death of Maryland teacher NeShante Davis and her 2-year-old daughter, Chloe, who were shines the spotlight once more on domestic violence in Prince George’s County.
It’s the second homicide in the county involving a child this year.
The horrific double murder leaves many wondering what can be done for people聽in the county in abusive situations. Sophie Ford, the executive director of the Family Crisis Center of Prince George’s County, says a safe house can be an option, but the stay is limited.
鈥淣inety-seven days. And that number is composed of an initial 7-day period where you are relieved from that immediate danger,鈥� says Ford.
Case managers work with people to determine whether聽a safe house is a good fit, or whether聽they will move on to stay with family or friends.
Ford says the three months can be a time of restoration.
鈥淩estoration, in the sense that it鈥檚 extremely traumatic 鈥� for a person to be assaulted by a loved one,鈥� says Ford.
Case managers work to make sure the person is stabilized, emotionally and mentally, by offering parenting and survivor groups.
鈥淏eyond all that, the re-education piece is really looking at what a healthy relationship should look like once you leave these doors,鈥� she says.
Case managers also try to work with clients to address their needs, and teach them how to keep themselves safe.
