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# Child Justice, Inc.

Protecting children, providing support, promoting change

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## Posts

- [National Crime Victims' Rights Week Begins Sunday, April 19](https://child-justice.org/national-crime-victims-rights-week-begins-sunday-april-19/) - 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
- [Child Justice's Legal Team Served 1,196 Children and Protective Caregivers in FY2025](https://child-justice.org/child-justices-legal-team-served-1196-children-and-protective-caregivers-in-fy2025/) - 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
- [Heroes of Child Justice Returns for the First Time Since 2018!](https://child-justice.org/heroes-of-child-justice-returns-for-the-first-time-since-2018/) - 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,
- [Heroes of Child Justice Honors Key Players in Maryland](https://child-justice.org/heroes-of-child-justice-honors-key-players-in-maryland/) - 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
- [2025 Heroes of Child Justice Awardees Announced!](https://child-justice.org/2025-heroes-of-child-justice-awardees-announced/) - The 2025 Heroes of Child Justice fundraising event will take place on Saturday, September 13 at Bembe Beach in Annapolis. Join us as we gather to celebrate seven amazing individuals who make our mission to protect children possible. Check out our latest e-newsletter to read more about the upcoming event and meet our awardees. Visit the to purchase
- [United States Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Opinion In Hague Convention Case Involving Domestic Violence and Child Custody](https://child-justice.org/united-states-supreme-court-issues-unanimous-opinion-in-hague-convention-case-involving-domestic-violence-and-child-custody/)
- [Summer News - Child Justice is Awarded More than $1.5 million in 2025 VOCA Funding](https://child-justice.org/summer-news-child-justice-is-awarded-more-than-1-5-million-in-2025-voca-funding/) - 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
- [Advocacy Alert - SB365 and HB405 Hearings on the Qualification and Training of Child Custody Evaluators](https://child-justice.org/advocacy-alert-sb365-and-hb405-hearings-on-the-qualification-and-training-of-child-custody-evaluators/) - 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
- [Be A Hero This Fall - The Insider](https://child-justice.org/be-a-hero-this-fall-the-insider/)
- [Summer News From Child Justice](https://child-justice.org/summer-news-from-child-justice/)
- [Spring News & Updates](https://child-justice.org/spring-news-updates/)
- [Child Justice's Legal Director & Case Manager Named To The Daily Record's 2023 Leaders In Law](https://child-justice.org/child-justices-legal-director-case-manager-named-to-the-daily-records-2023-leaders-in-law/)
- [Law To Protect Children In Custody Cases Involving Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Signed By Governor Hogan](https://child-justice.org/law-to-protect-children-in-custody-cases-involving-child-abuse-and-domestic-violence-signed-by-governor-hogan/) - Maryland Governor, Larry Hogan, recently signed a law that works to protect children involved in custody cases where instances of child abuse and domestic violence have been present.
- [Supreme Court of Maryland Grants Certiorari In Watershed Expert Witness Case In Which Child Justice, Inc. As Amicus Curiae, Argued That Courts Must Be Allowed To Exclude Expert Opinions Based On Junk Data](https://child-justice.org/supreme-court-of-maryland-grants-certiorari-in-watershed-expert-witness-case-in-which-child-justice-inc-as-amicus-curiae-argued-that-courts-must-be-allowed-to-exclude-expert-opinions-based-on-junk/)
- [Today Is Giving Tuesday - How Will You Unleash Your Generosity?](https://child-justice.org/today-is-giving-tuesday-how-will-you-unleash-your-generosity/)
- [Child Justice Files Amicus Brief In The Highest Court Of Maryland Arguing Courts Must Be Allowed To Exclude Expert Opinions Based On Junk Data](https://child-justice.org/child-justice-files-amicus-brief-in-the-highest-court-of-maryland-arguing-courts-must-be-allowed-to-exclude-expert-opinions-based-on-junk-data/)
- [Calling All Child Justice Champions!](https://child-justice.org/calling-all-child-justice-champions/)
- [September 25th Marks Ten Years Since Child Justice Was Incorporated](https://child-justice.org/september-25th-marks-ten-years-since-child-justice-was-incorporated/)
- [Free Dentistry Day Is Coming September 10](https://child-justice.org/free-dentistry-day-is-coming-september-10/)
- [July News and Updates From Child Justice](https://child-justice.org/july-news-and-updates-from-child-justice/)
- [CJI Board Chair Daniel Campos Honored For Charitable Work With Child Justice](https://child-justice.org/cji-board-chair-daniel-campos-honored-for-charitable-work-with-child-justice/)
- [June News & Updates - Child Justice Celebrates 10 Years Of Service!](https://child-justice.org/june-news-updates-child-justice-celebrates-10-years-of-service/)
- [Post-Separation Abuse: A Concept Analysis, by Kathryn J. Spearman](https://child-justice.org/post-separation-abuse-a-concept-analysis-by-kathryn-j-spearman/)
- [National Child Abuse & Sexual Assault Prevention Events](https://child-justice.org/national-child-abuse-sexual-assault-prevention-events/) - Child abuse and sexual assault prevention is important any time of year, but it is truly highlighted during the month of April.
- [Child Justice Legal Director On 'It's Worse To Accuse Than To Abuse'](https://child-justice.org/child-justice-legal-director-on-its-worse-to-accuse-than-to-abuse/)
- [CJI Former Client: Family Court Hosts A House Of Horrors](https://child-justice.org/cji-former-client-family-court-hosts-a-house-of-horrors/) - Former Child Justice client and child safety advocate, Annie Kenny, penned a powerful op-ed in the Washington Post, describing her four years in family court
- [Event Recap: 2018 Heroes Of Child Justice Celebration With Special Guest And Friend, Johnny Mathis](https://child-justice.org/event-recap-2018-heroes-of-child-justice-celebration-with-special-guest-and-friend-johnny-mathis/) - Child Justice's 4th Annual Celebration was hosted at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center from 2:30 to 6:30 pm on Sunday, September 23, 2018. The Staff and Board of Directors of Child Justice were delighted to welcome over 300 guests who came to support Child Justice's work for children and their protective parents, to honor our Heroes, and to enjoy Music Legend, Johnny Mathis!
- [Child Justice's First Birthday Celebration](https://child-justice.org/child-justices-first-birthday-celebration/) - Happy birthday to us! On May 31st, 2015, we gathered at the Annapolis Maritime Museum to celebrate Child Justice's first birthday. We have come so far in the last year, so it was particularly special to commemorate the occasion with family, friends and Steny H. Hoyer, U.S. Representative, MD-5.
- [Celebration Of The Heroes Of Child Justice 2016](https://child-justice.org/celebration-of-the-heroes-of-child-justice-2016/) - On May 26th, 2016, we gathered with friends, family and supporters at the Annapolis Maritime Museum for our annual Heroes of Child Justice celebration. We were honored to also be joined by our special guest, Maryland Delegate C.T. Wilson, District 28, who was an active participant in the festivities.
- [Celebration Of The Heroes Of Child Justice 2017](https://child-justice.org/celebration-of-the-heroes-of-child-justice-2017/) - On May 7th, 2017, we gathered with friends, family and supporters at the Annapolis Maritime Museum for our annual Heroes of Child Justice celebration. This year, we honored Shelley Rubin - Child Justice Board from Chair 2013-2017, Child Justice pro-bono partners from O’Melveny & Myers LLP, and Child Justice Board Member Anne H. Hoyer who also received a citation from MD Governor Larry Hogan recognizing her work as Director of the Safe at Home Address Confidentiality Program. We were honored to also be joined by our special guest, Maryland Delegate C.T. Wilson, District 28, who was an active participant in the festivities.
- [Legal Director's Corner: November 18, 2017](https://child-justice.org/legal-directors-corner-november-18-2017/) - Child Justice’s legal team has been extremely active over the past two months. Together with pro bono attorneys at O’Melveny & Myers we prepared for a major custody case that favorably settled on the eve of trial. The client was quite pleased with the outcome and we believe the settlement was in her and the children’s best interest.
- [Legal Director's Corner: Davies Appeal Win!](https://child-justice.org/legal-directors-corner-davies-appeal-win/) - Child Justice is pleased to announce that it has received a favorable appellate ruling in a pivotal case in which it was an amicus curiae (Friend of the Court).
- [Press Release: 4th Annual Heroes Of Child Justice Event To Include Live Performance By Music Legend Johnny Mathis](https://child-justice.org/press-release-4th-annual-heroes-of-child-justice-event-to-include-live-performance-by-music-legend-johnny-mathis/) - Washington, DC (August 8, 2018) – Child Justice, Inc., announced today that singing legend Johnny Mathis will appear and perform at the non profit’s 4th Annual Heroes of Child Justice Event next month in the nation’s capital. The goal of the event is raise funds in support of Child Justice’s life saving programs, which protect children “lost in the system” after exposure to family violence, physical/sexual abuse, substance addictions or neglect.
- [Child Justice's Supports Round House Theatre's 'How I Learned To Drive'](https://child-justice.org/child-justices-supports-round-house-theatres-how-i-learned-to-drive/) - There is little we love more at Child Justice, Inc. than getting involved with members of our community, particularly those who are advancing social justice or change for the betterment of all. We're excited to be supporting and attending Round House Theatre's production of "How I Learned To Drive," opening to the public on October 10, 2018. “A lovely, harrowing guide to the crippling persistence of one woman’s memories,” according to the New York Times, this play is guaranteed to be one of the highlights of the season and we can't wait to see you there!
- [Child Justice Board Member Recognized By RBC Wealth Management](https://child-justice.org/child-justice-board-member-recognized-by-rbc-wealth-management/) - Child Justice's very own Board Member, Daniel Campos, was recently recognized by RBC Wealth Management on their website for his dedication to volunteerism and advocacy for children in cases of domestic violence and abuse. “Not being an attorney, there is only so much you can do,” Campos says.
- [CJI Legal Director On New Workgroup To Study Child Custody Court Proceedings Involving Child Abuse Or Domestic Violence Allegations](https://child-justice.org/cji-legal-director-on-new-workgroup-to-study-child-custody-court-proceedings-involving-child-abuse-or-domestic-violence-allegations/) - Child Justice Inc. is proud to now be more involved in the Maryland court system, protecting victims of domestic violence and their families! Our very own Legal Director, Paul Griffin, is a member of the newly established workgroup created to specifically study court proceedings involving child abuse or domestic violence allegations.
- [CJI Legal Director Interviewed: Fathers Are Favored In Child Custody Battles, Even When Abuse Is Alleged](https://child-justice.org/cji-legal-director-interviewed-fathers-are-favored-in-child-custody-battles-even-when-abuse-is-alleged/) - Child Justice Inc.'s Legal Director, Paul Griffin, was recently featured in an article for American University Radio discussing why fathers are typically favored in child custody battles, despite allegations of abuse.
- [CJI Featured: How Claims Of Abuse and Alienation Affect Who Gets Child Custody](https://child-justice.org/cji-featured-how-claims-of-abuse-and-alienation-affect-who-gets-child-custody/) - Child Justice's Legal Director, Paul Griffin, was recently featured on The Kojo Nnamdi Show talking about how claims of abuse and alienations impact custody cases and who ultimately wins.
- [Save The Date: Global Giving Now Is May 5, 2020](https://child-justice.org/save-the-date-global-giving-now-is-may-5-2020/) - Giving Tuesday is NOT cancelled! Child Justice is responding to meet the needs of victims of child abuse and domestic violence.
- [October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month](https://child-justice.org/october-is-domestic-violence-awareness-month/) - President Trump proclaimed that October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In his proclamation, President Trump called upon us to “marshal every tool at our disposal to continue the national, sustained, and coordinated campaign to end domestic violence forever.”

## Pages

- [Home](https://child-justice.org/) - We are a Maryland nonprofit dedicated to protecting children in custody and protective order cases that involve child abuse and family violence.
- [Privacy Policy](https://child-justice.org/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://child-justice.org. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided
- [Meet Our Team](https://child-justice.org/about/team/) - Get to know the legal professionals who make up the team at Child Justice, which provides resources and support for children who are victims of family violence.
- [Other Ways To Give](https://child-justice.org/join/give/) - Instructions on how to donate to our child abuse and domestic violence victim legal aid organization, located in the Metro Washington DC area.
- [Donations](https://child-justice.org/join/donate/) - Make a donation to our legal aid non-profit that provides assistance to victims of domestic violence and child abuse in the state of Maryland.
- [About](https://child-justice.org/about/) - Child Justice is a Maryland nonprofit that offers free legal services and support to protective parents in custody cases involving family violence and child abuse.
- [Maryland Resources](https://child-justice.org/resources/maryland/) - Resources for victims of domestic violence or child abuse and their families in the state of Maryland.
- [Partner With Us](https://child-justice.org/join/partner/) - Partner With Us Your firm or business is invited to join us as we work to protect children. Please contact us to learn more about partnership opportunities. Make A DonationThank you for your interest in partnering with Child Justice! There are many ways to help Maryland’s most vulnerable children. Law firms, local businesses, and solo
- [Heroes Of Child Justice](https://child-justice.org/join/heroes-of-child-justice/) - Heroes Of Child Justice Heroes of Child Justice is our signature fundraising event that honors the heroes that make our mission to protect children possible, while raising much-needed funds for our legal services program. The 2025 event took place on September 13 at Bembe Beach in Annapolis and honored seven incredible individuals: Chas Atkinson, Kasey
- [Test](https://child-justice.org/test/) - Heroes Of Child Justice PURCHASE TICKETSHeroes of Child Justice is our signature fundraising event that honors the heroes that make our mission to protect children possible, while raising much-needed funds. The 2024 event honored Congressman Steny Hoyer and took place at his private residence in St. Mary's County, raising over $110,000. View event images below
- [Marquita Chambers](https://child-justice.org/about/team/marquita-chambers/) - With over 20 years of experience in the legal services industry and 12 years dedicated specifically to paralegal work, Marquita brings a deep knowledge, skill, and compassion to her role as Senior Paralegal at Child Justice, Inc. since October 2024. Her professional journey has been guided by a steadfast commitment to advocating for children who
- [Other Resources](https://child-justice.org/resources/other/) - Other key resources to know about for victims of domestic violence or child abuse and their families in the United States.
- [National Resources](https://child-justice.org/resources/national/) - Important resources for families who are victims are child abuse or domestic violence throughout the United States.
- [Financials](https://child-justice.org/about/financials/) - Our Financials Make A Donation Child Justice is a 501(c)(3) that received its tax-exempt status on September 27, 2012. For more information about our financials, please see the documents linked below. • 2023 990 • 2022 990 • 2021 990 • 2020 990Our Financials Child Justice is a 501(c)(3) that received its tax-exempt status on September 27, 2012. For
- [Join Us](https://child-justice.org/join/) - How you can get involved with our non-profit that provides legal help to victims of domestic violence and child abuse in Maryland.
- [Our Impact](https://child-justice.org/about/impact/) - Learn more about how much our legal aid non-profit organization has impacted families of domestic violence and child abuse victims in the state of Maryland.
- [Paul Griffin](https://child-justice.org/about/team/paul-griffin/) - Paul Griffin is the Legal Director of Child Justice, Inc. He graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1997 and graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University in 1994 with a baccalaureate degree in Government. Additionally, Mr. Griffin was selected as a Bloomberg Fellow at the Johns Hopkins University,
- [Ada Husten](https://child-justice.org/about/team/ada-husten/) - A graduate from Widener Law School, Ada Husten became barred in Maryland in 2017. She has worked as a Document Review Attorney since 2018. She has also worked in personal injury, workers compensation, and anti-trust. Ada joined Child Justice as a paralegal in June 2022, where she used her experience with Relativity to support large
- [Michele Banks](https://child-justice.org/about/team/michele-banks/) - Michele Banks joined Child Justice, Inc. in December 2016 to provide administrative support in tracking and documenting program services, statistics and expenses on the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant from Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention of Maryland. Michele has an extensive background of experience with grant administration and nonprofit management. She was
- [Cynthia Hubbard](https://child-justice.org/about/team/cynthia-hubbard/) - Cynthia D. Hubbard-Arevalo has served as Intake and Litigation Paralegal at Child Justice, Inc in the satellite office of Columbia, Maryland, since December 14, 2020. Cynthia is a first-generation immigrant from Mexico and Honduras who escaped extreme violence and poverty. Fluent in English and Spanish, Cynthia earned a Bachelor's degree in International Studies from American
- [Request Help](https://child-justice.org/work/request-help/) - Get legal help now for assistance in domestic violence and child abuse cases in the state of Maryland from our non-profit.
- [Resources](https://child-justice.org/resources/) - Important legal services and programs for domestic violence, custody and child abuse in the state of Maryland and around the United States.
- [Cynthia Cummings](https://child-justice.org/about/team/cynthia-cummings/)
- [Eileen King](https://child-justice.org/about/team/eileen-king/)
- [Updates & News](https://child-justice.org/blog/) - The latest legal news and updates regarding victims of domestic violence and child abuse from the Washington DC area and around the United States.
- [Contact](https://child-justice.org/contact/) - Get in touch with one of our legal professionals dedicated to ensuring justice for victims of child abuse and family violence. Use the form to request help.
- [Video Library](https://child-justice.org/about/videos/) - Browse the videos from our nonprofit legal services organization located in the Metro Washington DC area.
- [Featured Cases](https://child-justice.org/about/featured-cases/) - An overview of the key domestic violence and child abuse cases intercepted and worked on by the legal aid team at our Maryland non-profit organization.
- [Legal Internships](https://child-justice.org/join/internships/) - Information on opportunities for internships with our Washington DC legal aid organization focused on protecting victims of child abuse and domestic violence.
- [What We Do](https://child-justice.org/work/) - Our Washington DC nonprofit is dedicated to protecting victims of child abuse and domestic violence, as well as providing support and pro bono legal aid to them.
- [Who We Help](https://child-justice.org/work/who-we-help/) - Our Washington DC area non-profit organization provides support, legal aid and domestic violence help to victims of child abuse.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://child-justice.org/work/faqs/) - Answers to frequently asked questions that victims of domestic violence and child abuse commonly ask our Washington DC legal aid non-profit.
- [Thank You Contact](https://child-justice.org/thank-you-contact/)
- [Thank You!](https://child-justice.org/thank-you/)
- [Our Process](https://child-justice.org/work/process/) - The complex process after a child abuse report and other important steps when seeking domestic violence help from our Washington DC organization.
- [Maryland Courts Videos](https://child-justice.org/resources/maryland/videos/)
- [Sample Page](https://child-justice.org/sample-page/)
- [Donor Dashboard](https://child-justice.org/donor-dashboard/)
- [Recurring Donations](https://child-justice.org/join/donate/recurring/)
- [Event Calendar](https://child-justice.org/join/event-calendar/) - Browse upcoming policy and advocacy events for our Maryland non-profit organization.
- [Thank You Attorneys & Legal Interns](https://child-justice.org/thank-you-attorneys-interns/)
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- [Organization FAQs](https://child-justice.org/about/faqs/) - Answers to important questions often asked of the legal aid team at our non-profit organization in Maryland.
- [Pro Bono Attorneys](https://child-justice.org/join/attorneys/) - Information for family law attorneys on how they can join our legal aid organization and help assist domestic violence and child abuse victims.
- [Our Story](https://child-justice.org/about/story/)
- [Custody Resources](https://child-justice.org/resources/custody/)
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