National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 19-25, 2026) is a time to honor survivors, recognize the professionals who support them, and reaffirm our collective commitment to justice. Established in 1981 by presidential proclamation, this annual observance emerged from the victims’ rights movement to ensure that individuals affected by crime are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion within the justice system. …

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to wish you a happy holiday season and thank you for supporting our mission to protect children. Our fiscal year ended September 30 – and it was truly record-breaking. Our legal team assisted 1,196 protective caregivers and children, the highest number we have ever served in a single …

On September 13, more than 130 friends gathered in Annapolis to celebrate the 2025 Heroes of Child Justice. A huge thank you to former Maryland Secretary of State John Wobensmith, who acted as the award ceremony emcee. Please click here to view a gallery of photos, watch the amazing keynote address from former child clients, and participate in a survey to help us plan …

It has been a busy summer at Child Justice! Our intake team has seen an increase in requests for assistance, so we thought it would be a good time to share a bit about our intake process. The process begins with a visit to our website where the prospective client completes an online form. Clients may receive brief information, advice, referral, legal representation, …

On May 18, 2024, more than 100 friends of Child Justice gathered at the private residence of Congressman Steny H. Hoyer in St. Mary’s County to celebrate the return of Heroes of Child Justice, our signature fundraising and awareness event. Together, we raised a net of $111,612! Awards were presented to Congressman Hoyer, Beth Brent, Brad Clark, David Dorey, Greg …

In February, two bill hearings will come before the Maryland General Assembly that will directly impact Child Justice clients. SB365 and HB405 are companion bills to the judicial training bill that was signed into law in May 2022./br> SB365/405 specifies certain qualifications and training necessary for an individual to be appointed or approved by a court as a custody evaluator; …

Find out what Child Justice has been up to this Fall! Our quarterly newsletter includes updates on the Maryland Supreme Court case involving expert witnesses, as well as the upcoming SCOTUS case involving the federal law that prohibits individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms. You are also invited to be a hero to children this giving …

It has been a busy summer at Child Justice! We participated in two conferences, our legal director was awarded APSAC’s Outstanding Frontline Professional Award, and our legal team submitted an Amicus brief to the Appellate Court of Maryland.Get the inside scoop by reading our latest newsletter. Be sure to subscribe to The Insider to get the latest news from Child …