HRI views safety as the core foundation of happy and healthy relationships. Safe relationships are free from all forms of abuse, neglect, and any other threats to a person’s physical and emotional safety, well-being, and development. Sadly, many families in
Private Violence Screening, October 18th, 2018
Domestic violence affects thousands of Guilford County residents each year. In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary, Private Violence, which shows the complexity of domestic violence and the community organizations that work together
Fostering Resilience among Children Exposed to Domestic Violence
By Christine Murray, HRI Director The American Psychological Association defines resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress…It means ‘bouncing back’ from difficult experiences.” The concept of resilience
“We Help Children Regain Their Smiles”
By Margaret Dudley, Supervising Attorney, Elon Legal Services “The mission of the Guilford County Family Justice Center is to empower family violence victims to live free from violence and abuse and hold offenders accountable by providing easily accessible, coordinated,
Children need happy, healthy, and safe relationships with grown-ups!
By Evette Horton, Ph.D., NCC, LPCS, RPT-S Children need happy, healthy, and safe relationships with the primary grown-ups in their lives to help them grow and develop in to happy and healthy adults. Researchers have followed infants and children over time
Find Help Friday: Family Service of the Piedmont
We are continuing to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month by featuring Family Service of the Piedmont for today’s #FindHelpFriday! Family Service of the Piedmont helps people with relationship and family challenges such as domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and
Too Much! Too Fast!
By Rachel S. Hutto, MS, Ed.S, LPC There are many definitions of trauma that are used by counselors. Some are super technical and others a bit more understandable. All have their value. The definition that often makes the most sense
Find Help Friday: Guilford County Family Justice Center
Did you know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month? In honor of this important month, this week we are featuring the Guilford County Family Justice Center for #FindHelpFriday! The Family Justice Center is a one-stop-shop for all victims of
The Muppets Offer Help, Hope, and Healing
Traumatic experiences are a big deal…but Big Bird’s got a big spirit, a big heart, and big dreams! By Kama Einhorn, Senior Content Manager for Sesame Workshop’s U.S. Social Impact Group As a child, I lit up when Big Bird
Safe Homes for All Children in Guilford County: Series Introduction
By Christine Murray, HRI Director Our mission at HRI is to promote happy, healthy, and safe relationships of all kinds in Guilford County. As we’ve described before, these terms “happy, healthy, and safe” have a special meaning to us at