Do Abusive Men Change?
A man* benefits from controlling his intimate partner. Why would he want to change? Many men report feeling happier and more at peace when they end their controlling behavior. Their…
You Can Call a Hotline Even If You Don’t Want to Leave
10 questions you can ask an advocate that have nothing to do with shelter By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Contrary to what many believe, shelter hotlines are not only for…
Thank You Todd & Rebecca Gibbs ~~ Hyde County Hotline LOVE Sponsor
Hyde County Hotline, Inc thanks Todd & Rebecca Gibbs for becoming a 2020 LOVE Sponsor! Their compassion, love and support of our mission helps to eliminate domestic abuse, sexual victimization…
Thank you to our Partner – FVPSA
More About FVPSA The Family Violence Prevention and Services Program is one of three programs of the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB). FYSB’s mission is to promote safety, stability…
Internet Crimes Against Children Spikes in North Carolina
Internet crimes against children has spiked in North Carolina according to numbers from the NC Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. It is no surprise, however. After the FBI released…
When Abuse Goes from Shouting to Striking
Verbal abuse often turns to physical abuse. Here’s how to see the signs By DomesticShelters.org There’s no medical report. No bruises or black eye or broken bone to signal what’s…
My Abusive Partner Is Also a Cop
Ways to overcome unique challenges of officer-involved domestic violence Nov 23, 2020 By Stephanie Thurrott Nanette Chezum knows what it’s like to face domestic violence with an abuser who’s a…
Finding Your Financial Footing After Abuse
When the abuser controls your money, it can feel impossible to start over By DomesticShelters.org Do you think romance or red flag when a potential mate tells you, “You don’t…