Domestic violence is aggressive or violent behavior between a spouse or partner. There are different forms of dating abuse: Physical abuse, emotional/verbal abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, digital abuse and stalking.
North Carolina General Statute 50B-1 defines domestic violence as attempting to cause bodily injury or placing a victim or a member of the victim's family in fear of serious bodily injury or continued harassment resulting in significant emotional distress. The definition includes stalking, rape and sexual offenses.
REACH of Macon and Jackson Counties offers a 24 hour crisis line, emergency shelter, rape crisis companions and court advocates. For more information and how to contact REACH click here.
If you or someone you know is in danger, please contact the Jackson County Sheriff's Department at (828) 586-1911 or call 911. Click here for a link to their website.
Human Trafficking is defined as the action or practice of illegally transporting people from one country or area to another, typically for the purposes of forced labor or sexual exploitation.
The NHTH works closely with service providers, law enforcement, and other professionals in North Carolina to serve victims and survivors of trafficking. To learn more about the NHTH and to learn the signs of human trafficking click here.
If you or someone you know is a victim or a suspected victim of human trafficking please contact:
1-888-373-7888