Family Violence & Rape Crisis Services – Articles

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FVRC Contact Information (0 Comments)

June 16, 2009

Contact Us Crisis Line: 919-545-0224 The Coalition for Family Peace: 919-742-7320 Second Bloom Thrift Boutique: 919-545-5565 The Blue House (FVRC): 919-542-5445, 919-542-6414 (fax) Directions to the Blue House :The Blue House is located on East St. (64 Business East) in... Read more >

Coordinated Community Response (0 Comments)

June 16, 2009

The Coalition for Family Peace The Coalition for Family Peace (CFFP) was founded in 1997 to improve the community’s response to domestic violence. Today the CFFP has over 80 members representing 30 organizations throughout Chatham County including the justice system,... Read more >

FVRC Services and Programs (0 Comments)

June 16, 2009

24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION 919.545.0224 Staff and trained volunteers provide crisis intervention 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering information and referrals, safety planning, emotional support, accompaniment and advocacy. EMERGENCY & LONG TERM SHELTER Provision is made at our... Read more >

Barriers to Leaving an Abuser (0 Comments)

June 16, 2009

1. Fears • Fear of violence escalating • Fear of batterer killing her or the children • Fear of batterer retaliating against friends or family members who help • Fear of being alone • Fear of deportation if she is... Read more >

Sexual Assault (0 Comments)

June 16, 2009

Sexual Assault Rape is a violation of the body, mind and soul. Remember, whether you are a survivor or you are a friend of a survivor, the healing process can and will take years. Be patient with yourself or your... Read more >

Domestic Violence (0 Comments)

June 16, 2009

How to help a friend dealing with Domestic Violence • Approach the person in a sensitive way. For example, "I'm worried about you." A person who is abused in a relationship might deny what is going on to protect both... Read more >