Domestic Violence Homicides in North Carolina
Homicides The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCCADV) has collected information regarding domestic violence homicides in North Carolina since January 1, 2002. Information is gathered from public sources, primarily…
‘Justice for All Act’ improves housing protections for survivors
DECEMBER 2, 2016 The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) applauds Congress for the passage of the Justice for All Act (JFAA), which makes critical improvements to the justice…
Why Do People Abuse?
Domestic violence and abuse stem from a desire to gain and maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abusive people believe they have the right to control and restrict…
Human Trafficking
What is Human Trafficking? The Trafficking Victims’ Protection Act defines human trafficking as: a) sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or…
Violence Wheel
The chart below is a way of looking at the behaviors abusers use to get and keep control in their relationships. Battering is a choice. It is used to gain…
NC Rape Crisis Centers
North Carolina has a large number of rape crisis centers throughout the state that can be of help to you. These centers provide free, confidential referrals and services for sexual…
Restraining Orders Signal ‘Love’ Gone Awry
When a relationship goes wrong or is on the verge of going wrong, things can become more negative than you thought possible. The legal system provides tools to help people…
Tech & Social Media Safety There Are Ways to Ensure your Safety
Technology is ever-changing, and it can be used to jeopardize your safety or as a means to keep you safe. Since power and control issues are a part of domestic…
6th Annual Winter Event – An Old Fashioned Christmas- 2016 Highlights
Thank you all for making the Hyde County Hotline 6th Annual Winter Gala a success! Your support of our mission to eliminate domestic abuse and sexual victimization is greatly appreciated.…
Hyde County Hotline Newsletter December 2016
Hyde County Hotline Newsletter December 2016- Community December 2016 Christmas for most of us is a time of festive cheer, family get togethers, too much food, recalling old memories and…