Not long ago, Emily contacted the WTLC Helpline in a state of crisis after realizing that she had reached the point in her marriage where it was time to leave. Her oldest child had started mimicking Emily’s spouse’s behavior, using the same abusive and insulting...
There are many risks and protective factors pertaining to child sexual abuse. The more protective factors there are in place for individuals, families, and communities, the less likely harm is to occur. Protective factors for mitigating child sexual abuse include parents and caregivers who create...
Child throws ball to parent. Parent catches ball and tosses it back. Child laughs and runs towards parent. They hug. Parent says, “I’ve missed you so much.” The dry narrative scribed by a staff member sitting in the corner of a room witnessing the interaction between child and parent is...
A few weeks ago, as Waanda was working with WTLC’s Legal Advocate to prepare for her upcoming in-person restraining order hearing, her Advocate recommended that she reach out to the court to make sure everything was on track for the hearing. During their meeting, Waanda...
When Pamala arrived in Orange County, all she had with her was one carry-on bag and her license. She had just fled her home in Ohio, where she left behind six years of physical, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse. A survivor of both domestic violence...
Sarah found herself a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her estranged husband. “When the pandemic started, my husband became depressed after being furloughed from his job and directed his anger and frustration at me,” Sarah said. After her husband physically attacked her...