Who we are.
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The Forde Group is a non-profit organization that provides relief from the long-term effects of Domestic Violence. We seek to partner with local and state level nonprofits, in the Virginia, Maryland and DC area such as Hope Works and House of Ruth, for immediate needs of those we serve, such as protective orders and courtroom advocates.
What sets us apart is our focus. We actively work to make the lives of those facing Domestic Violence Better. We look to provide permanent solutions for women and children. The Forde Group advocates for women's rights, equality and to ensure that every woman's voice is heard. |
The Areas We Serve.
Mental and Emotional Health
Long term mental and emotional health. Building a synthetic familial and social network through our GLOW project that also provides emotional relief. Finding a secure job.
We are still working to develop this sector, we have a very rough budget that needs to be amended.
Housing
Providing affordable long-term shelter for victims and their children through an affordable dwelling unit (ADU) program.
Courtroom Casework and Advocacy
Educating judges, having caseworkers work with consumers to compile evidence that supports their needs in court. Educate survivors on the legal expectations. Legal advocates that defends their findings of legal and or financial abuse. Bring non punitive charges against DV perpetrators to be considered in custody cases. Protecting immigrants from unfair scrutiny and profiling in the court system.
Completely in the Custody court. We will share any and all of our findings in the criminal court system but that is not our core area.
Long term mental and emotional health. Building a synthetic familial and social network through our GLOW project that also provides emotional relief. Finding a secure job.
- Caseworkers/Counselors
We are still working to develop this sector, we have a very rough budget that needs to be amended.
Housing
Providing affordable long-term shelter for victims and their children through an affordable dwelling unit (ADU) program.
- This team is mostly self-sufficient
Courtroom Casework and Advocacy
Educating judges, having caseworkers work with consumers to compile evidence that supports their needs in court. Educate survivors on the legal expectations. Legal advocates that defends their findings of legal and or financial abuse. Bring non punitive charges against DV perpetrators to be considered in custody cases. Protecting immigrants from unfair scrutiny and profiling in the court system.
Completely in the Custody court. We will share any and all of our findings in the criminal court system but that is not our core area.
- Judicial Advocates
- Case Advocates-(Not Attorneys)- the University of Baltimore has a pilot program for this in the Baltimore City.
- Social Workers, that help to investigate and compile evidence to assist in defending victims in the court system.