Domestic Violence and Child Abuse

By Stephanie Ader, Carousel Center Volunteer

Domestic Violence Increases Chances of Child Abuse

Domestic Violence can be very traumatic for a child and is often a precursor for child abuse. Children in homes where domestic violence occurs are physically abused or neglected at 1,500% higher rate than the national average. Studies show that parents who are the victims of frequent abuse are more likely to victimize their children than non-abused parents; and parents who experience severe violence are more likely to use severe punishments and violence in resolving conflicts with their children.  (http://www.domesticviolence-wilm.org/about-domestic-violence/children.aspx) 

Resources Across Eastern North Carolina
Are you a victim of domestic violence or know someone who is? It is critical to report domestic violence and get help. 

NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Domestic Violence Shelter
& Services
PO Box 1555
Wilmington, NC 28402
Office: (910) 343-0703
Crisis (toll free) 800-672-2903
Crisis: (910) 343-0703
Fax: (910) 343-9388
Website: www.domesticviolence-wilm.org

BRUNSWICK COUNTY
Hope Harbor Home, Inc.
PO Box 230
Supply, NC 28462
Office: (910) 754-5726
Crisis: (910) 754-5856
Fax: (910) 754-9049
Website: www.hopeharborhome.org

PENDER COUNTY
Safe Haven Pender County
PO Box 657
Burgaw, NC 28425
Office/Crisis: (910) 259-8989
Fax: (910) 259-9410
Website: www.pendersafehaven.com

NORTH CAROLINA STATE WIDE
Kiran
1012 Oberlin Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27605
Hotline: (877)-625-4726
Website: www.kiraninc.orgIf you would like to learn more about Carousel Center and the services we offer to children who are abused and neglected in Southeastern NC, please visit CarouselCenter.org.