Domestic Abuse Healing the Soul
Hyde County Hotline Promoting a Safe and Compassionate Community and Strengthening Families 24 Hour Crisis Line 252-925-2500 What Does The Bible Say About Marriage? “Husbands and wives submit yourselves to…
Ask Amanda: Disabled Survivor with No Support
Q: I got away from my abuser five months ago, and while at least I'm not on the streets anymore, it's still extremely, extremely hard. I’m disabled and I don't…
Explaining Violence to Kids
6 tips for talking to children about domestic violence September 09, 2015 By domesticshelters.org Talking about domestic violence is never easy. Talking about it with the children who witness violence…
8 Ways to Talk with Kids Exposed to Domestic Violence
They know more than you think. Use these tips to start the conversation August 27, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Children, even young ones, are more aware than you think. Even if…
What is Coercive Control?
A Q&A with author, activist and professor Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD October 08, 2015 By domesticshelters.org The book, Invisible Chains: Overcoming Coercive Control in Your Intimate Relationship, is written for…
What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. Perpetrators include children, other family members, and spouses—as well as staff at nursing homes, assisted living, and…
Human Trafficking – The Facts
Although slavery is commonly thought to be a thing of the past, human traffickers generate hundreds of billions of dollars in profits by trapping millions of people in horrific situations…
Ask Amanda: My Abuser Is Trying to Keep Me from Getting Help
Why you need to question everything your abuser says August 13, 2018 By domesticshelters.org Q: My abuser has taken the only shelter and its services away from me. He went…
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…