Children & Domestic Violence
Children are often considered the “hidden” victims in families where domestic violence occurs. Studies have estimated that 3.3 – 10 million children witness domestic violence each year. Children, like their…
Sex Crimes: Definitions and Penalties North Carolina
FIRST DEGREE FORCIBLE RAPE Answer Engaging in vaginal intercourse with another person by force and against the will of the other person, and: Employs or displays a dangerous or deadly…
HOW TO HELP A FRIEND
Even if you haven’t experienced victimization yourself, you may know someone who has and are wondering how to help them through this difficult time. Below are some tips for how…
Getting Kids Out of Harm’s Way
Escaping abuse should be an urgent concern when children are involved By domesticshelters.org An estimated 8 million children a year are exposed to domestic violence in their homes, and some…
Be a Better Advice-Giver
Sometimes, listening is better than instructing By domesticshelters.org When a friend or loved one confides in you that they’re being abused by an intimate partner, your gut instinct is probably…
Forbidden Food
When abuse includes forced starvation and malnutrition November 29, 2017 By domesticshelters.org One of the great things about being an adult versus a kid is we get to make our…
Ways for Adult Survivors of Abuse to Cope During the Holidays
For many survivors of childhood abuse, the holidays can be a horrible time of year filled with anxiety and depression. This can occur for a variety of reasons. But the…
Ask Amanda: I Have a Bad Feeling About This Guy
Are you overreacting, or is your gut instinct is trying to tell you something? Q: I’m 28 and I recently started seeing someone new. He’s charming, outgoing and a total…
But, I Love Him
Is love enough to overcome abuse? It’s true, he hurts me. He’s controlling, and it’s starting to really get me down. I should just leave. But, I love him. If…
Rules vs. Rights
More and more shelters are taking a fewer-rules-are-better approach to give power back to survivors September 25, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Maybe you were told when to speak and what you…