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Strategic Prevention Against Domestic Abuse

We Investigate.
We Protect.
We Advocate.

Domestic-abuse investigations. Close protection. Emergency relocation. Victim advocacy.

S.P.A.D.A. supports high-risk victims of domestic abuse throughout Maryland through professional investigations, close protection and protective accompaniment, emergency relocation assistance, safety planning, and victim advocacy.
Our Mission

Safety, hope, and a path toward lasting freedom.

S.P.A.D.A. exists to protect, empower, and restore the lives of individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse.

Through professional investigations, emergency protection, victim advocacy, and community prevention, we walk alongside survivors—helping them rebuild with dignity, strength, and confidence.

How We Help

Protection that meets survivors where they are.

Close Protection and Protective Escort

Protective accompaniment and secure movement during high-risk transitions, court appearances, medical appointments, shelter or hotel transfers, and approved relocation activities. Service availability depends on case assessment, trained personnel, and applicable requirements.

Domestic Abuse Investigations

Professional fact-finding, interviews, documentation review, evidence organization, incident timelines, and investigative reports that may help victims and authorized partners understand and document a case.

Threat and Risk Assessments

Structured evaluation of threats, escalating behavior, known risk factors, and immediate safety concerns to help guide protective and relocation decisions.

Emergency Relocation Assistance

Safety-focused relocation planning, transportation coordination, temporary-placement coordination, essential-resource connections, and communication with trusted partner organizations.

Victim Advocacy and Safety Planning

Rights and resource information, individualized safety planning, emotional support, court or hospital accompaniment when available, referrals, and consistent support throughout the process.

Protection

We act swiftly to ensure safety and security

Compassion

We lead with empathy and respect.

Integrity

We uphold truth, ethics, and trust

Hope

We Believe in brighter tomorrows for all.

Founder's Message

“S.P.A.D.A. exists
to be that someone.”

Our goal is to prevent abuse, investigate it professionally, protect those at risk, and restore hope to those whose lives have been changed.

Johnny Harris — Founder & Executive Director

Stand between a survivor and danger.

Your support helps provide protection, advocacy, emergency relocation, and a safer path forward.