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Silent auction for
Compass Center

Survivor and founder of Knot Couture holds auction as part of a campaign to raise funds and awareness of Compass Center and victims of domestic violence.

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Dec 11, 2024

Compass Center launches new lethality assessment program

Domestic violence resource providers bring new protocol to Orange County aiming to help domestic violence victims find safety and assistance.

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Sep 19, 2023

Domestic Violence shelter now available in
Orange County

Compass Center launched Safe Homes, New Lives, Orange County's first shelter for victims fleeing violence in nearly 30 years.

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Oct 14, 2020

Campaign for domestic violence shelter

The Hill’s Aaron Keck recently spoke with the Director of the Compass Center to hear how they are working to meet that need.

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Orange County Campaign to Finance Emergency Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors

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7/27/2020​

Campaign for emergency DV shelters

Compass Center in Orange County launched a campaign in July 2020 to help domestic violence victims.

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Orange County does not have a domestic violence shelter. But ‘Safe Homes’ are coming.

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7/21/2020

Community Impact Grant

We are thrilled to be a recipient of the 2019 Town of Chapel Hill's Community Impact Grant.

 

Town Awards $446,500 to Nonprofit Organizations to Address Community Needs.

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07/03/2019

Triangle domestic violence organizations see uptick in cases

When COVID-19 started to affect North Carolina and stay at home orders were issued, domestic violence agencies across the state predicted the move would result in an increase of cases.

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Triangle domestic violence organizations see uptick in cases, make changes during stay-at-home orders.

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5/16/2020

Mandolin Orange donates to Compass Center

Americana folk duo Mandolin Orange played a virtual benefit concert via live stream and donated half of the evening’s contributions to Compass Center, Orange County's domestic violence agency.

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4/27/2020

Efiling for domestic violence victims

Orange County becomes the 10th state to offer eFiling for protective orders.

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In Orange County, domestic-violence victims can now get protection online.

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4/19/2019

NC Domestic violence shelters awaiting a surge

Many shelters report little increase in domestic violence calls but say that is about to change as isolation caused by the coronavirus leads to abuse.

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Orange County Campaign to Finance Emergency Housing for Domestic Violence Survivors.

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4/03/2020​

Increase in domestic violence cases during pandemic

Chapel Hill’s Compass Center reported an increase in domestic violence clients in March 2019 compared to March 2020, with 231 clients served last year and 267 this year, a 15.6% increase.

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For some domestic violence victims, ‘stay at home’ means being trapped with an abuser.

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4/01/2020​​

Compass Center taking novel approach to helping survivors

Since its founding in 2012, Compass Center has provided services in prevention, crisis and long-term stability for survivors of domestic violence in Orange County and surrounding areas. Get to know more about Compass Center's novel approach to helping individuals who have experienced domestic violence.

 

3/29/2020

Isolation Exacerbates Abuse. Crisis Centers Are Still Helping Survivors.

Compass Center explains that the amount of reported cases doesn't accurately reflect the number of crises. Quarantine can place increased pressure on a victim’s ability to seek help. â€‹

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3/31/2020​

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