Rape…Know what to do in case of Sexual Assault
Rape is a felony offense in North Carolina Report a Rape If you are raped, report the crime immediately to law enforcement. Rapists are frequently repeat offenders and your report…
Domestic Abuse Healing the Soul
Hyde County Hotline Promoting a Safe and Compassionate Community and Strengthening Families 24 Hour Crisis Line 252-925-2500 What Does The Bible Say About Marriage? “Husbands and wives submit yourselves to…
Ask Amanda: Disabled Survivor with No Support
Q: I got away from my abuser five months ago, and while at least I'm not on the streets anymore, it's still extremely, extremely hard. I’m disabled and I don't…
When a Survivor Returns to an Abuser
What to do as a bystander to best support them January 22, 2016 By domesticshelters.org It’s easy for someone who’s never been in a relationship with an abusive partner to…
Explaining Violence to Kids
6 tips for talking to children about domestic violence September 09, 2015 By domesticshelters.org Talking about domestic violence is never easy. Talking about it with the children who witness violence…
10 Patterns of Verbal Abuse This form of abuse can be harder to recognize than you may thin
By domesticshelters.org It can sound like name-calling, constantly correcting someone’s behavior or yelling at, denouncing or demeaning someone. It can also take the form of a prolonged silent treatment. If…
8 Ways to Talk with Kids Exposed to Domestic Violence
They know more than you think. Use these tips to start the conversation August 27, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Children, even young ones, are more aware than you think. Even if…
What is Coercive Control?
A Q&A with author, activist and professor Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD October 08, 2015 By domesticshelters.org The book, Invisible Chains: Overcoming Coercive Control in Your Intimate Relationship, is written for…
What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. Perpetrators include children, other family members, and spouses—as well as staff at nursing homes, assisted living, and…
Human Trafficking – The Facts
Although slavery is commonly thought to be a thing of the past, human traffickers generate hundreds of billions of dollars in profits by trapping millions of people in horrific situations…