North East Coastal Rapid Response Team …… Quarterly Meeting
Please join us for this Human Trafficking Rapid Response Team meeting on July 18,2019 from 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. This meeting will be hosted by Inner Bank Hotline at Tyrrell County…
This Is What Abuse Looks Like
Spotting the signs, red flags and warning signals of abuse could save your life Sometimes the hardest part about getting help when you’re with an abuser is recognizing that you’re…
6 Tips for Facing An Abuser in Court
Creating a safety plan for this instance may help alleviate fear Leaving an abusive partner is often not the last time a survivor is going to see him or her.…
5 Ways to Intervene When You Suspect Domestic Violence
There are safe ways to be an active bystander and speak up for those who can’t By domesticshelters.org Imagine this scenario: You’re out shopping on a Saturday afternoon. You’re perusing…
The Silent Treatment: An Abuser’s Controlling Tactic
Ignoring another person is a strong communication of power and control May 27, 2019 By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Refusing to listen, talk or respond to a partner is sometimes…
Gaslighting: Could You Be Missing the Signs?
Psychological abuse so subtle, you may not even realize it’s happening By domesticshelters.org Gaslighting is a term that describes a type of emotional and psychological abuse in which an abuser…
Appreciating Survivors of Abuse While Supporting Its Victims
Are they survivors or victims? There is no right answer, says one expert May 13, 2019 By Barry Goldstein Survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and other traumas are rightly…
After Trauma, Sleep May Be What You Need Most
Your brain needs the extra rest to repair and recover May 15, 2019 By Amanda Kippert After surviving trauma, your brain may emulate a small child hyped up on a…
Should You Stage an Intervention?
If you’re desperate to convince someone to leave an abuser, ambushing them is not the best way May 06, 2019 By Amanda Kippert The popular TV show Intervention makes the…