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Family Abuse Services provides crisis counseling and safety planning for people leaving an abusive relationship. There are many resources and opportunities for those who take the step towards freedom. The time of leaving an abusive relationship is known to be the most dangerous time. It is during this time that all efforts toward safety need to be made with attention to detail and with regard to the risk. Some find they must leave without a second glance. Others must plan in order to be sure they are not found. Others must involve law enforcement. Others simply realize they can leave without fear of physical abuse because not all abuse is limited to or solely focused on violence towards the body. Many realities include a combination of these scenarios. Verbal abuse is both too much abuse and enough reason to leave a relationship without physical violence. The basics of safety planning consist of preparation and hiding of the following items in a safe place where the abuser will not discover them: $50 or more in cash - Bank account numbers This level of preparation is basic and yet, if fear of imminent danger suggests far too much risk in planning, the decision to leave without a glance behind is sometimes the only wise path. Also read our information about internet and computer safety. Do not assume your internet activities are unable to be detected. Take all precaution necessary to insure your safety. Often the best solution is to use a well-trusted friend’s computer or a computer at a local library or internet café. The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence also provides solid guidance on the various safety plans. Please click the icon below to access information. Family Abuse Services provides counseling for those needing to enroll in the Address Confidentiality Program. Our agency provides two trained facilitators for this particular program. So what will it be like, getting help? As soon as a person calls for help, that person is a client of Family Abuse Services, a non-profit agency, no fees charged. Clients are connected immediately to possibility and to resources even beyond Family Abuse Services should they desire. Clients will be asked to tell what is happening in their life and what steps they feel are vital to removing themselves from an abusive situation. Clients will be given suggestions of the possible directions to take in order to find the safest path out of pain. Clients may qualify for financial assistance. Clients will be encouraged to find their safest path out of abuse and into a life of self-sustaining growth, recovery and well-balanced healthy relationships.
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Erasing domestic violence one victim at a time |
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Court Advocacy • Temporary Safe Shelter • Referrals • Community Education |
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24/7 Crisis Line: 336-226-5985 |
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Family Abuse Services P.O. Box 2192 Burlington, NC 27216 |
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