Domestic Violence “Not a Stranger” to Onslow County
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The US Department of Justice defines domestic violence as “a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner.” Domestic violence can be verbal, physical, sexual, or psychological. More than 15 million children in […]
Back-to-School Safety: Protecting Youth from Traffickers This School Year
*Information and resources provided by The Blue Campaign through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Fall is a time of exciting transitions; the seasons are changing, kids head back to school, and many of us ease back into routines at work after summer vacations. With everything in flux, it’s easy for things to get lost […]
Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect in Onslow County
One Place is dedicated to providing our community members with the tools they need to recognize and report child abuse and neglect, ensuring that all children in our community have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Protecting children is a collective responsibility and everyone—regardless of whether you are an early educator or not—can help achieve […]
How One Place Supports Children Facing Adverse Childhood Experiences and Toxic Stress
For some children, experiencing traumatic events during the formative years of childhood can have a profound impact on their life. Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can cause a long-term impact on a child’s brain development, social-emotional skills, and ability to thrive as an adult. ACEs are defined as traumatic events that occur during a child’s early […]
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is a crime that occurs in every corner of the world, and North Carolina is no exception. It impacts thousands of vulnerable individuals, including men, women, and children. Human Trafficking is a $150 billion dollar industry, second only to drug trafficking. While many associate human trafficking with far-off countries, it is an issue […]
Once a Victim, Now an Advocate
For more than 30 years, she kept the secret. Now she is ready to tell anyone who wants to listen. As a child, Noemi Rivera grew up in a household where domestic violence was the norm. “My earliest memories are of witnessing my father physically hurt my mother,” she said. “What started off good went […]
What is a Victim Advocate?
The One Place Child Advocacy Center (CAC) provides multidisciplinary services to children from birth to age 17 who have experienced abuse, neglect, or violence. At the Child Advocacy Center, a child tells their story to a trained interviewer, preventing any retraumatization from occurring, and providing a safe place to start their healing journey. During a […]
Ending Child Abuse and Neglect: One Place’s Strategies
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and throughout the month, we’ve shared insights on different ways to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Today, we’re highlighting One Place’s role in preventing and ending child abuse and neglect in Onslow County. In North Carolina, reports of child maltreatment remain high. In 2020, there were more than 108,000 […]
Child Abuse Prevention Month: How Early Childhood Educators Can Help Prevent Child Abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and throughout the month, we’re sharing insights on different ways to help prevent child abuse and neglect. Today, we’re highlighting the role of early childhood educators when preventing child abuse and neglect. As an educator, you’re not only responsible for nurturing a child’s academic growth—but you also play a crucial […]
Preventing Child Abuse Through Safe, Nurturing Child-Adult Relationships
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month—and as part of our mission to end child abuse in Onslow County, we’re sharing tips and education on the many factors that play a role in child abuse and neglect. Child abuse is a preventable problem. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or simply an adult in the life of […]