A Safety Planning Worksheet
A DIY plan to prepare for safety the next time an abusive incident occurs Amanda Kippert There’s going to be another abusive incident. Be it a degrading shouting match, intimidating…
Ask Amanda: I Fear For My Grandchildren’s Lives
The cycle of abuse is continuing from father to son By DomesticShelters.org Q: I have two grandchildren, ages 2 and 4. I’m afraid they’re being verbally abused by their father,…
Legal Help for Domestic Violence Issues
A helpline specifically for legal assistance in domestic violence cases Dec 14, 2020 By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Domestic violence often brings legal concerns into survivors’ lives. For the first…
Thank You Coastal Heritage Seafood ~~~ 2020 Hyde County Hotline HOPE Sponsor
Thank You Coastal Heritage Seafood 2020 Hyde County Hotline HOPE Sponsor
Do Abusive Men Change?
A man* benefits from controlling his intimate partner. Why would he want to change? Many men report feeling happier and more at peace when they end their controlling behavior. Their…
23 Signs of Human Trafficking
It may be happening in your community By domesticshelters.org By definition, human trafficking is the act of recruiting, transporting, transferring or keeping and receiving an individual against his or her…
When You Can’t Collect Evidence
Court cases against abusers are bolstered by evidence from survivors—but what if it’s not safe for you to collect any? By Amanda Kippert Ask any survivor, advocate or attorney: Finding…
Nine Ways to Prepare to Testify in Court
Get the outcome you want in court by being prepared for the big day Aug 03, 2020 By Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD Although you may feel concerned or even terrified…