Are the Kids Really Okay?
How we should view children and teens who seem to be coping well after domestic violence Sometimes children and teens seem to be “okay” when they and the victimized parent…
Which one fits the abuser you’ve dealt with?
Which one fits the abuser you’ve dealt with? You’ve heard people say it’s helpful to put a face to a name, like when you meet someone in person for the…
NCCASA Human Trafficking Training in Hyde County April 24, 2019
Direct Services to Survivors of Human Trafficking This day-long training is being offered at no cost to NCCASA member agencies ($10 for non-members) to better prepare those coordinating and providing…
5 Things I Learn Since I Became a Domestic Violence Survivor
She went from rock bottom to lifting other survivors up By Hannah Kay Herdlinger Super Bowl Sunday is an anniversary of sorts for me, and this one was a milestone:…
Survivor Alex: Leaving Abuse After 47 Years
Survivor Alex: Leaving Abuse After 47 Years Reclaiming her life, she moved to the ocean and cherishes each dayMar 18, 2019 By domesticshelters.org It took a while for Alex Delon…
Technology and Human Trafficking
Around the world, technology is used for so many things, such as communication, tracking, payment services, and collaboration. The portability of technology has made it easier to conduct deals and…
Child Marriage – More Than A Foreign Problem
When we hear the term ‘child marriage’ or ‘arranged marriage,’ we tend to think of foreign countries that are known for having teenage brides, but child marriages are happening here…
90YS Special Report: Human Trafficking in the East
WNCT-TV Channel 9 Greenville, N.C. A special report released during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month included advocates across the state in the anti-human trafficking movement. Check out the coverage and…
Where Teen Dating Violence and Human Trafficking Intersect
Post Date February 21, 2019 Author Pam Strickland BY SUSIE HEDLEY Teen dating violence is becoming an increasingly apparent problem in the United States. Today, approximately one-third of all teens…
Survivor: Jennifer
Two abusive husbands later, one woman says all she can do is hope for a better future By domesticshelters.org I had a great childhood. I was raised by a single…