From Congressman Andy Harris:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced an award of $600,000 for the Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center in Bel Air. The Office of Violence Against Women under the Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded the funds under the Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program. There are many victims that will benefit from this Center and that will receive support to continue with their lives.
According to the DOJ, “The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center, Inc. (SARC) will use this supplemental award to provide legal and family law services to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who reside in Harford County. SARC will use funds from this award to 1) provide brief advice and counsel to 700 survivors per year, 2) provide legal representation on protective orders and protective order modifications, 3) provide legal representation in immigration matters, 4) provide a divorce lawyer in divorce and/or custody matters, 5) provide assistance and referrals for family law legal services, and 6) provide court accompaniment and court advocacy.”
Rep. Harris made the following statement:
“I strongly support efforts to assist victims of sexual assault and spousal abuse. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I applaud the DOJ’s decision to fund this Resource Center for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in Harford County. Improving the safety and security of women in our community is a top priority.” We are hoping that this center will grow even more in coming years.
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POPO says
Not sure I would proudly declare these results. Must be some pretty significant problems in Harford County.
Gina Bateman says
You’re quite ignorant as this is a problem EVERYWHERE!!!
PO PO says
Especially in Harford County evidently
Friendly Fran says
Anywhere there’s cops, there’s a need for domestic violence shelters for women.
PO PO says
Very Good Point
Dr No has to Go says
So the only connection Harris has with this is it happened in his district. Dear god man do you have nothing else to do but make announcements?
Do something.
Just the facts says
Interesting that Andy just voted against a bill requiring the government too be energy efficient, which was passed by an overwhelming majority. Andy was 1 of 23 members casting a no vote. Seems like if Andy isn’t spending taxpayer money like a drunk sailor he’s just not happy.
Mike Callahan says
Bill Maher is back from vacation!!!!
Walt says
Just wait, this funding will get pulled for Trumps’s fake border wall.
Harford Republican says
As long as the money is going to trumps supporters I’m good with that. Who would you rather see $600,000 go to, a battered spouse or Betsy DeVoss’s brother? MAGA
Mike Callahan says
Racially challenged Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler tried to shakedown black Democratic Councilman Andre Johnson for the dubious claim of misusing :government resources”
The Sheriff being ignorant that the event was a fundraiser is not an excuse for the Sheriff to break the law by misusing “government funds.
If the law was broken, the Sheriff broke it
Thus the $666 should be paid by Gahler.
Gahler should also apologize to Councilman Johnson!
Gahler also needs some racial sensitivity training!
https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/harford/aegis/cng-ag-johnson-hope-trailer-0911-20190911-wz4t4jbnrber3fdubnbxipho2q-story.html?fbclid=IwAR17CwBso4ZmqlT6-D4trydVc-Ce1khvly1RSZULhgJ9ZrhOXi3eBhrMbFk
SoulCrusher says
WTF does this have to do with race you stinking race baiting fuktard? If there is a “misunderstanding” there is no indication it is about race. Political bias? Maybe? However, there is no indication about this little “misunderstanding” being about race. I would like to add that I find it ironic that the total of $666 just so happens to be the number of the beast and that has nothing to with race as well. I guess you’re gonna say Gahler is a devil worshiper because he wants $666 for the alleged misuse of government resources. Look, you are a race baiter that looks for racism in everything around you. Many, many times you have been on here typing crap about racism and racist this and that. STFU! You’re a fuktard and everybody knows it.
Huh says
Whatever happened with that Sheriff’s Office employee who was recently charged?
Dr No has to Go says
Well at least Andy is doing things other than making announcements….
https://www.myeasternshoremd.com/kent_county_news/spotlight/harris-joins-brief-in-supreme-court-case-over-lgbtq-discrimination/article_0a06d4bd-6169-553c-92ec-a493bed7e6d5.html?fbclid=IwAR3PEaGgvII9vcacD9xZz7q1FEfLXPZpYFC8DQqkdyqL7J4Z7DXATuDC-xI
Dr No has to Go says
It just gets better….
http://hungarianfreepress.com/2019/09/11/rep-andy-harris-takes-discreet-trip-to-budapest-to-attend-far-right-demographic-summit/?fbclid=IwAR3rgBmfm_FKsrgWncIM6dqOsD_A9xrWN2zC8h116kPkoUgysslUOh2P6bs
Blair Smith says
A number of years ago, i went to the SARC center. I told them my wife had become regularly violent and that I needed guidance. Their reply was, “We don’t help men. Get your wife in here.” I have since heard similar experiences from others.