How to Prove Nonphysical Abuse in Court
Steps you can take before you enter the courtroom When trying to prove domestic violence in court, some survivors wear the evidence on their skin in the form of bruises,…
Homeless youth, trafficking and lack of opportunity
By Melinda Sampson One of the most vulnerable populations that fall prey to human traffickers is homeless youth. One of the most comprehensive studies involving the intersection of homelessness among…
Hyde County Hotline
Hyde County Hotline Crisis Intervention, Advocacy and Prevention Confidentiality Emergency Shelter 24 Hour Crisis Line 252-925-2500 PO Box 335 Tel: (252-)925-2502 Engelhard, NC 27824 Fax: (252)925-2501 From August 2017- July…
Overview of the homeless youth study
Project NO REST welcomed professionals in the anti-human trafficking movement from across the state and the nation for its annual conference on Tuesday, Aug. 7, and Wednesday, Aug. 8, in…
Teens and Bullying!
What is Bullying? Bullying is making fun of, putting down or threatening another person. Sometimes it involves hitting or shoving. It’s done on purpose, and it’s often done over and…
What to Do If an Abuser Violates a Personal Protection Order
3 steps you need to take June 24, 2015 By domesticshelters.org Personal protection orders are important documents that can help protect you and your family. Unfortunately, they’re not always adhered…
To Those Who Feel Broken from Childhood Trauma
One writer says she feels ‘beautifully broken,’ and that’s OK July 25, 2018 By Raechel Winklestine This is for you. This is for me. This is addressing the horror, the…
This Is Why I Didn’t Tell You He Was Beating Me
Understanding the mind-set of a domestic violence victim is almost impossible to do. Unless, like this writer, you’ve been one. 07/24/2018 When I fled my abusive relationship for the last…
Survivor: Gus Brock
Not many male survivors step forward. This truck driver was surprised to find support when he did 07/11/2018 If you had to pick a domestic violence survivor out of a…
Helping Sex Trade Survivors Sew New Hope
One Florida boutique is getting survivors of human trafficking back into the fabric of society June 25, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Before becoming a finance and administrative assistant at Rethreaded, Alyssa…