The New Cyberstalking
Technology means abusers have more ways to stalk than ever before By domesticshelters.org Google “cyberstalking” and you’ll find plenty of tips on how to protect yourself from creepy strangers sitting…
Hunting season lures strip clubs, trafficking to small towns
DALLAS, S.D. (AP) — Merry Whitney thought she would make bank. Such is the life of a freelance exotic dancer. Word of a big earner ripples through your informal network.…
If Survivors Could Go Back in Time
What do you wish you knew while you were in the chaos of abuse? We recently asked survivors on our Facebook page: What do you wish you knew while you…
When No One Believes You
Have you tried to tell someone you’re being abused, only to be accused of lying? By domesticshelters.org It’s not your fault. Let’s get that out of the way right now.…
Starting from Scratch
You had to leave an abuser suddenly and now you have nothing but the clothes on your back Sep 30, 2019 By Shelley Flannery Maybe you left in the heat…
A Deadly Cycle
The four stages of abuse can happen over and over— until you stop them There’s a certain script domestic violence follows and survivors know it well. Most advocates will attest…
Illicit Massage Businesses: Sex and Labor Trafficking Hub
There are an estimated 9,000+ illicit massage businesses open in the United States that are estimated to make $2.5 billion, according to Polaris. On a national scale, IMBs (illicit massage…
August 2019 NC Human Trafficking Cases
4-year-old NC girl found in Texas with human traffickers, police say Eastern North Carolina August 2, 2019 The missing 4-year-old Fayetteville girl who authorities had considered endangered was found in…
Hyde County Hotline – Addressing Human Trafficking and Exploitation
Hyde County Hotline Addressing Human Trafficking and Exploitation through Collaboration, Outreach & Awareness Education P.O. Box 335 Engelhard, NC 27824 Office Phone: 252-925-2502 Fax: 252-925-2501 24-Hour Crisis Line: 252-925-2500 www.hydecounty-hotline.org…
Healing from Abusive Relationships – For Teens & Young Adults
Relationships – whether with your friends, someone you are dating or hanging out with, or with parents or teachers – are so important to our lives. Healthy relationships create a…