14 Misconceptions About Domestic Violence
Intimate partner abuse is incredibly common, but very misunderstood By Jill Filipovic After a video surfaced of football player Ray Rice punching out his then-fiancée Janay in an elevator, domestic…
Customizing Your Safety Plan
One size does not fit all when it comes to safety planning By domesticshelters.org Creating a safety plan is a vital step when one is considering leaving an abusive partner.…
The Mind-Trip That Is Emotional Abuse
How to recognize the signs of an abuse that leaves no bruises By domesticshelters.org People often think that domestic violence means physical hostility—fistfights, shoving matches, hair-pulling, strangulation, or using weapons—injuries…
Before the First Date: Is There a Violent Past?
It’s OK to snoop if it means staying safe By domesticshelters.org Thanks to the Internet, you don’t have to be a private investigator to do a little sleuthing before a…
What is Gaslighting?
This type of psychological abuse leaves survivors questioning every memory they have By domesticshelters.org You’re overreacting. It wasn’t that bad. You’re just being emotional. That never happened—you’re imagining it. Any…
Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which individuals perform commercial sex through the use of force, fraud, or coercion. Minors under the age of 18 engaging in…
How to Support a Bullied Child
Ways to help support, deal with, and overcome bullying Guest post by Carl McLean of MomBible. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 160,000 kids per day do not attend…
Client Services/Community Advocate
Hyde County Hotline is now accepting Applications for Client Services/Community Advocate For Ocracoke Island Applications accepted through October 12, 2018 Hyde County Hotline is seeking candidates who are self-motivated, goal…
Ask Amanda: How Do I Co-Parent with an Abuser?
Ideas to help ease the stress and anxiety By domesticshelters.org Q: How do I co-parent with an abuser? It’s causing me anxiety and panic attacks. – Theresa B. A: Co-parenting…
Rape…Know what to do in case of Sexual Assault
Rape is a felony offense in North Carolina Report a Rape If you are raped, report the crime immediately to law enforcement. Rapists are frequently repeat offenders and your report…