Lindsay Harris of Safe Alliance Honored with 2024 Community Leadership Award
In a heartfelt ceremony held by Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer B. Merriweather III, individuals who exemplify exceptional service to the community were celebrated for their dedication and impact. Among the honorees was Lindsay Harris, an Outreach Assistant and Intern and Volunteer Coordinator at Safe Alliance, who received the prestigious 2024 Community Leadership Award. The annual awards ceremony, hosted by the District Attorney's Office, recognizes individual ... Read moreWords Matter: “Victim” or “Survivor”
Domestic violence and sexual assault experiences can be difficult for individuals to feel comfortable speaking about with others. When referring to the individual who experienced these traumatic events, it is important to refer to them in an appropriate way. Many well-meaning community members are uncertain whether the term "victim" or "survivor" is best. A victim is typically used to refer to someone who has recently been abused or experienced domestic or sexual violence. Whereas ... Read moreWhat is a Domestic Violence Protective Order?
The Supreme Court recently upheld the law prohibiting domestic abusers from having guns. Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPOs) are at the center of this ruling. In this blog, we'll breakdown what DVPOs can do here in North Carolina with Safe Alliance's Chief Legal Officer Suzi Canali. What is a Domestic Violence Protective Order? Also known as a restraining order or 50B order, a Domestic Violence Protective Order is a court order that protects victims of domestic violence f ... Read moreConnecting Disability + Domestic and Sexual Violence
Imagine living in a world where the very things that make you unique your mobility, your communication, your thought process, your sensory experiences place you at a heightened risk of violence. For people with disabilities, this stark reality is not a hypothetical; it's a daily concern they navigate. March is Development Disabilities Awareness Month so we wanted to share these statistics that paint a sobering picture: • People with disabilities are twice as likely to ... Read moreIn an emergency please dial 911
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