Center for Abused Persons

Center for Abused Persons (CAP) is a private non-profit agency dedicated to reducing the prevalence and impact of interpersonal violence within Charles County

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Guess what! Beginning in February, CAP will have a Teen Support Group that is geared toward empowering teens to make healthy relationship choices. If you know a teen who may be interested, please share this information!

Call our hotline at 301-645-3336 to register.

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Be aware. Be present. Be their safe place. 💬🛡️
#ParentingTips #SafetyFirst #OnlineSafety

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This month is #menshealthmonth!

Here are our gentle reminders for all men this month to keep in mind year-round. We love you!
#awareness #menshealthmonth #menshealthawareness #mensmentalhealth #mensmentalhealthmonth #domesticviolenceawareness #sexualabuseawareness #nonprofit

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Reminder! Tonight, we have our Teen Support Group. To access the link, call our hotline at 301-645-3336 and ask for the link to join. We hope to see you there!

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Remember, middle - high school students in Charles County can take part in our Essay Contest! To apply, scan the QR code below!
1st Place Winner: $200
2nd Place Winner: $100
3rd Place Winner: $50

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Need something to listen to? Check out our Boys and Men presentation by clicking the image below! Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments on Facebook or YouTube.

https://t.co/llL28MQEec

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Our Boys and Men presentation is now on our YouTube channel and website! Keep the discussion around boys and men experiencing domestic violence going. We will touch on statistics, stigmas, and survivor stories.

Click on the link to view!
https://t.co/llL28MQEec

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We are looking for an innovative, committed and highly skilled Clinical Director to grow our organization.

2 years of experience providing clinical supervision as a licensed supervisor required. Must have LCSW-C or LCPC.

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Our Essay Contest is ready for submissions! We are calling all middle - high school students in Charles County to participate in our essay contest. The winner will have a chance to present their contest at our Annual 5k in April.

Scan the QR code to submit your application.

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Reminder! Call 301-645-3336 to register for our Teen Support Group.

This group is meant to be an empowering space for teens to discuss healthy and unhealthy relationships, what they are noticing in their communities, and how to practice healthy relationship skills.

[Center for Abused Persons @CAP_Charles]

Guess what! Beginning in February, CAP will have a Teen Support Group that is geared toward empowering teens to make healthy relationship choices. If you know a teen who may be interested, please share this information!

Call our hotline at 301-645-3336 to register.

[Center for Abused Persons @CAP_Charles]

Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is in February, but https://t.co/SslGmkv7Nl gives tips on how to speak with teens about relationships no matter the time of year!
Visit https://t.co/N5i8gNSZpU to learn more about how to talk to your teen about dating violence.

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Establish a trusting relationship by having conversations around teen dating. Teens feel confident in talking with adults they trust about their relationship experiences. Establishing trust takes time, but creating a safe place for teens to seek assistance is worth the effort.

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We are hiring! CAP is in need of a Community Outreach Specialist. As the Community Outreach Specialist, you will give educational presentations to various groups in the community, connect and collaborate with other organizations to meet a common goal, and much more!

See below!

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Know the signs of healthy, unhealthy, and abusive relationships!

#teendatingviolenceawareness

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February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Know the facts, look for signs, and be prepared to have tough conversations with our teens.
Education is empowering!

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Facts for Friday!
According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, these are some of the most common myths around men and domestic violence. Domestic violence does not discriminate. It can and does happen to anyone!
https://t.co/Y0rUsh4j1U

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Maybe you have heard about trauma bonding, but you aren't quite sure what it means. Visit https://t.co/rbtZW7hHlN to learn more about trauma bonding, how to identify it, signs, and how it happens.
📷📷Click the link to view the article:
https://t.co/H9E2d1ch4M

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CAP had the opportunity to spread awareness around healthy relationships in teens last week! Thank you, Stella's Girls for having us. ❤️

We have educational resources and presentations on our website and Facebook page!

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New year, same service! Here is a reminder that we do have our virtual Peer Support Group every Thursday evening at 7PM.
Peer support groups are a great way to hear stories that may be similar to your own and is often a great first step to healing!

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Our gaslighting presentation is on YouTube and our Website! Click on the link in our bio to learn about gaslighting, what it means, how to recognize it, and where the term originates!