5 Scary Statistics About Internet Safety
07/03/2018 A new poll released by Netmums revealed shocking statistics on internet use by children. The survey of 825 children aged between seven and 16 and 1,127 adults showed that…
The Intersection Between Immigration and Forced Labor
The Immigration Issue According to an article from Human Rights Brief, “while a large percentage of human trafficking in the U.S. involves forced prostitution, it also comprises forced labor in…
When Domestic Violence Happens Later in Life
Why elders are more likely to suffer in silence April 22, 2015 By domesticshelters.org Domestic violence isn’t ageist. Seniors are just as susceptible as their younger generations to encounter abuse…
Survivor: Kate
After four years of verbal abuse, she didn’t predict her abuser would attempt to murder her June 06, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Kate—not her real name—had her story splashed across newspapers,…
You Have Rights as a Victim
It’s important to know what they are and when they apply June 04, 2018 By domesticshelters.org You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney.…
SURVIVAL SEX FOR HOMELESS YOUTH IS A REALITY
06/19/2018 For Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we are exploring the hard truth on homeless youth and survival sex. Learn how you can help prevent sex trafficking. As part of Human…
Do Survivors Lie?
False allegations of domestic violence are rampant … or are they? April 03, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Google “false allegations of domestic violence” and a litany of defense attorneys and men’s…
13 Ways to Endure Emotional Pain
How to break free from that voice telling you grief and pain are unending April 03, 2017 By domesticshelters.org Feelings and emotions are transient—even the darkest and most painful days…
Nobody Would Have Been Surprised If I Had Died
She says everyone knew she was living with an abuser growing up. No one intervened May 30, 2018 By Katherine Fugate It starts somewhere. It starts in the home. I…
Special Announcement from Hyde County Hotline
Hyde County Hotline strongly opposes hitting, punching, kicking, biting or any physical abuse toward any child, including retaliation by those who have been bullied.