NC Updates Laws to Expand Protections for Survivors
Beginning December 1, 2025, important changes to North Carolina's civil and criminal laws will go into effect. These changes close long-standing gaps and expand support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. Many of these updates represent meaningful progress for survivors seeking safety, healing, and justice. "Some of these amendments are more than legal updates; they are lifelines," says Suzi Ca ... Read moreThe Umbrella Center: A New Chapter of Hope and Healing
Construction has officially begun on The Umbrella Center: a best practice, centralized location for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, elder abuse, human trafficking, and child abuse in Mecklenburg County. After years of planning and collaboration, the project is now entering a pivotal phase that will turn the vision of victim-centered, coordinated care into a reality: all under one roof. To mark the beginning of this new chapter, community leaders and partner organiz ... Read moreIn an emergency please dial 911
Call the Greater Charlotte Hope Line 24/7 for info on parenting, domestic violence and sexual assault 980.771.4673.
