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Domestic Violence

We cannot turn our backs on survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse

Posted On 10/01/202110/01/2021  by Rebekah Lewis

Recently, area nonprofits learned of drastic funding cuts to services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and human trafficking. Close to two million dollars will be cut from local nonprofits beginning October 1, 2021- cuts that could…

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Ask Buncombe County Commissioners to use ARPA funds to help survivors of domestic abuse

Posted On 09/20/202109/20/2021  by Rebekah Lewis

Leaders from Helpmate, Pisgah Legal Services and The Mediation Center  spoke to WLOS about the millions of dollars cut from federal grant funding that is used to support services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. They are asking Buncombe…

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Categories: Domestic Violence , Media Stories

What Survivors of Abuse Need to Know During COVID-19

Posted On 04/09/202004/09/2020  by Rebekah Lewis

Pisgah Legal Managing Attorney Julia Horrocks shares information for survivors of abuse during COVID-19. The video includes filing a protective orders (at 1:49sec.), attending protective hearings and filing a continuance (at 3:17sec), custody and divorce (at 5:26sec) and child support…

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Categories: Domestic Violence , PLS News

Seeking Safety Lunch and Learn in Transylvania County

Posted On 01/29/202001/29/2020  by Rebekah Lewis

Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 12 PM – 1:15 PM St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 256 East Main Street Brevard, NC 28712 Learn how local advocates are working together to keep our community safe from domestic abuse in Transylvania County. Join Pisgah…

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Categories: Domestic Violence , Events

Sexual Assault Laws Passed in NC Legislature

Posted On 11/04/201911/04/2019  by Rebekah Lewis

A wide-ranging legislative package reforming sexual assault laws passed both chambers of the NC General Assembly unanimously today, with two elements closing decades-old legal loopholes on the definition of rape that set North Carolina apart. Pisgah Legal and community partners…

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Categories: Domestic Violence

PLS Managing Attorney Voices Need for Additional Funding for Domestic Violence Victims

Posted On 10/25/201910/25/2019  by Rebekah Lewis

Last week, the General Assembly passed funding for the state’s recent laws to Raise the Age and for victim’s of domestic abuse, but Buncombe County was not among the counties to receive this additional funding. Pisgah Legal’s Managing Attorney Julia…

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Categories: Domestic Violence

Seeking Safety Lunch and Learn

Posted On 09/30/201911/05/2019  by Rebekah Lewis

Join Pisgah Legal’s Managing Attorney Julia Horrocks and representatives from Helpmate, Our Voice and the Mountain Child Advocacy Center for a presentation and panel discussion on collaborating to keep our community safe from abuse. Lunch will be provided. Donations accepted….

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Categories: Domestic Violence , Events , PLS News

Aug. 9 CLE for Attorneys

Posted On 07/06/201708/09/2017  by Evie White

Upcoming CLE: Legal Remedies for Domestic Violence Victims   Details: Wed, August 9th, 8:30-1:15 at Roberts & Stevens, PA, 301 College Street, Suite 400, Asheville, 28801 The MAVL DV/Family Law Team and Pisgah Legal Services will host a CLE on…

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Categories: Domestic Violence , Events , Legal Aid News , Pro Bono Attorneys

Domestic Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury

Posted On 01/04/2016  by Evie White

“What researchers have learned from combat soldiers and football players and car-accident victims is only now making its way into the domestic-violence community: that the poor recall, the recanting, the changing details, along with other markers, like anxiety, hyper-vigilance, and…

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Categories: Domestic Violence , Media Stories

Winter 2015 Newsletter

Posted On 12/08/201512/08/2015  by Evie White

In this newsletter, find out how having an attorney can make world of difference for a domestic violence survivor, where Pisgah Legal’s new locations are around WNC, recap fall events, and more!

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Categories: Domestic Violence , PLS News
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