Survivor Resource Center’s High-Risk Team: The Life-Saving Power of Collaboration
Opening in February 2021, the Survivor Resource Center is the precursor to The Umbrella Center, Charlotte-Mecklenburg's family justice center. It serves victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Cases are referred to the Survivor Resource Center by community partners, and within the referral form, partners are asked whether the individual is at high risk. Safe Alliance's threshold for determining if the situation is high risk is if ... Read moreThe Umbrella Center Updates- June 2024
Individuals who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and elder abuse face extensive barriers to obtain services and justice. Safe Alliance CEO and President, Laura Lawrence (pictured right), said currently "People had to go to nine different locations, fill out 27 forms and tell their stories 27 times". Through countless amounts of advocacy and collaboration, organizations have found a way for individuals in Mecklenburg County to have an easier pa ... 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.
