Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which individuals perform commercial sex through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Minors under the age of 18 engaging in…
How to Support a Bullied Child
Ways to help support, deal with, and overcome bullying Guest post by Carl McLean of MomBible. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 160,000 kids per day do not attend…
Client Services/Community Advocate
Hyde County Hotline is now accepting Applications for Client Services/Community Advocate For Ocracoke Island Applications accepted through October 12, 2018 Hyde County Hotline is seeking candidates who are self-motivated, goal…
Ask Amanda: How Do I Co-Parent with an Abuser?
Ideas to help ease the stress and anxiety By domesticshelters.org Q: How do I co-parent with an abuser? It’s causing me anxiety and panic attacks. – Theresa B. A: Co-parenting…
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…