This Is What Abuse Looks Like
Spotting the signs, red flags and warning signals of abuse could save your life By domesticshelters.org Sometimes the hardest part about getting help when you’re with an abuser is recognizing…
What is Domestic Violence?
Know the 5 types of domestic violence Domestic violence isn’t always visible. There may be no outward signs of abuse, no visits to the ER—but violence can still be occurring.…
Guess How Many Domestic Violence Offenders Go to Jail
Jun 26, 2019 By Sherry Hamby, Ph.D. We identified 517 cases of domestic violence in our nationally representative survey and asked family members whether they reported to the police, and,…
Childhood Trauma is No Excuse for Abusive Behavior
by Bri & Nicole, loveisrespect advocates Here at loveisrespect, we often talk with people who are experiencing abuse in their relationship, and they want to determine why their partner is…
10 Patterns of Verbal Abuse
This form of abuse can be harder to recognize than you may think It can sound like name-calling, constantly correcting someone’s behavior or yelling at, denouncing or demeaning someone. It…
What Victim-Blaming Sounds Like
Five responses that we need to stop perpetuating Now more than ever, we could argue that our default mode when hearing the news is to be skeptical. Thanks to the…
North East Coastal Rapid Response Team …… Quarterly Meeting
Please join us for this Human Trafficking Rapid Response Team meeting on July 18,2019 from 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m. This meeting will be hosted by Inner Bank Hotline at Tyrrell County…
This Is What Abuse Looks Like
Spotting the signs, red flags and warning signals of abuse could save your life Sometimes the hardest part about getting help when you’re with an abuser is recognizing that you’re…
6 Tips for Facing An Abuser in Court
Creating a safety plan for this instance may help alleviate fear Leaving an abusive partner is often not the last time a survivor is going to see him or her.…
5 Ways to Intervene When You Suspect Domestic Violence
There are safe ways to be an active bystander and speak up for those who can’t By domesticshelters.org Imagine this scenario: You’re out shopping on a Saturday afternoon. You’re perusing…