Commission for
Women
The Commission identifies and advocates for programs, legislation and services to meet the needs of the women of Baltimore County.
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The commission's purpose is to:
- Serve as an advocate for women's issues.
- Disseminate information which will contribute to meeting the needs of women.
- Provide recommendations on matters relating to sex discrimination, equal rights and opportunities and other issues of concern to women.
- Investigate conditions which define the unmet needs of women.
- Work to remove inequities in such areas as housing, recreation, employment, education, community services and others.
- Provide contact information and referrals for services in the County related to the needs of women.
- Work in partnership with the National Association of Commissions for Women (NACW) to promote passage of laws and legislation of interest to women.
View the bylaws for the Commission.
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PREVIOUS WEBINARS
| Date | Name | Details |
|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2022 | Starting a Small Business | Hour of Power Speaker Series |
| July 20, 2022 | Creating a Work Life Balance | Hour of Power Speaker Series |
INITIATIVES
The Commission for Women has identified current initiatives:
- Human Trafficking Awareness promotes the eradication of human trafficking and monitors the trafficking of persons in both lawful and illicit industries in the County. A human trafficking study conducted by the Commission for Women in 2013 confirmed that human trafficking exists in Maryland and the County.
- Domestic Violence is dedicated to monitoring and assisting victims of abuse in women, children and the elderly.
- Women’s Health educates and provides resources for well-being of women and girls.
- Woman of the Year honors Baltimore County women who have made significant contributions to the community.
- Women’s Conference educates women regarding issues including empowerment, financial management, workforce and healthy relationships.
- Legislative issues of interest to women are monitored.
- Semestral internships and mentorship for students on a particular study that is relevant to women’s issues.
Resources
View a comprehensive guide to organizations and services for women re-entering Baltimore communities.
- Domestic violence, filing orders and legal aid
- Watch the "From Surviving to Thriving" Domestic Violence Rights and Resources webinar video
- Child abuse
- Family violence
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AWARDS
The Commission for Women is a proud recipient of the following National Association of Commission for Women (NACW) Achievement Awards:
- 2018—"Diversity Dimensions" is an ongoing series of interactive panel discussions on exploring differences in a safe, positive and nurturing environment.
- 2015—"Maryland Freedom Conference on Human Trafficking” was awarded for a successful regional conference held at Towson University, which was the first of its kind that focused primarily on educating the public about the issue of human trafficking.
- 2014—"Women Empowerment Expo” was a women empowerment expo aimed at enhancing women’s lives that addressed issues that specifically impact their health, hearts and pocketbooks.
- 2013—"Power of the Purse” event helped educate the public and raise awareness about the issue of human trafficking in our state.