23 Ways Survivors Can Collect Evidence of Abuse
Any written rules imposed by the abuser Information about abuse of previous partners Proof that you were being financially marginalized Records proving you provided most of the child care Personal…
Abuse That’s Hard to Recognize: Coercive Control
Intimate partner abuse that is often disguised as love Isolation. Threats. Humiliation. Sometimes even physical abuse. These are the weapons of coercive control, a strategy some people use against their…
How to Help Children Find Their Courage Again After Trauma
Don’t let domestic violence steal away their self-confidence March 19, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Author Glennon Melton once said she realized at a certain point that she had gotten the job…
Sex trafficking happens in hotels
Pimps rent rooms in hotels, then go online to create advertisements in adult sexual services pages, and finally sell victims in hotels or have victims meet purchasers at nearby hotels.…
You Can Stop Apologizing Now
What it means when you can’t stop saying ‘I’m sorry’ after escaping abuse Heartfelt apologies can go a long way. “I’m sorry what I said hurt your feelings.” Polite apologies…
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 March 14, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Imagine this scenario: You’re out shopping on a Saturday…
Who Did You Tell When You Were Ready to Leave?
The reason many survivors keep their escape plans a secret 03/14/2018 “I secretly planned it with my mom, brother and sister-in-law.” “I told a close friend and my pastor.” “I…
Will He Kill You?
Signs that mean violence could turn deadly By domesticshelters.org No matter if a survivor has endured an abusive partner for two dates or two decades, abusers have the possibility of…
Survivor: Christopher Anderson
Severe neglect and abuse as a child sent one man on a lifetime journey of healing March 05, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Christopher Anderson grew up with domestic violence, but not…
The Charlotte Region Is #1 In North Carolina For Human Trafficking
By Adrianna RobinsonJanuary 23, 2018 According to the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, there is now an average of 78 sex trafficking cases every year in North Carolina, and Charlotte…