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24-Hour Help Line: (919) 403-6562

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Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC) is the sole provider of comprehensive shelter and support services to survivors of domestic, sexual and family violence and human trafficking, and their families, in the Durham area. DCRC’s continuum of service includes a 24-Hour Help Line; emergency shelter; safety planning; crisis intervention; information and referrals for job training, housing, and childcare; counseling and support groups; legal advocacy; assistance with filing for victim compensation; hospital accompaniment; community education and outreach. All of DCRC’s services are free, confidential, and available in English and Spanish. DCRC also offers educational workshops and professional training for service providers, law enforcement, hospitals, faith-based organizations, schools, civic groups, and other community members. DCRC is here to help, and we do this by offering a place that is safe and secure—free from abuse. DCRC is a place where victims of domestic, sexual and family violence and human trafficking can find a safe haven, and with guidance and support, they can find their voice and the strength to rebuild their lives. DCRC is a refuge, a place of safety, hope, and new beginnings.

10/19/2026

White Rock Baptist Church is hosting an event about domestic violence and human trafficking on October 31st.

Rev. Dr. John Mendez, D.D., will lead the conversation, and our very own Veronica Bitting, DCRC Development Director, will be joining the panel.

We know that awareness and education are key to creating safer communities, and we are so grateful to our faith community partners for making space for these important conversations.

10/19/2026

Don't forget... it's October, which is not only Domestic Violence Awareness Month, but also Oktoberfest for many of our local watering holes!

We are incredibly grateful to our friends at Der Nachbar for raising awareness and supporting DCRC by selecting us as their TAP FOR A CAUSE recipient this month!

Be sure to stop by and have a #5 for us, and please, drink responsibly!

10/13/2026

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us at the courthouse on October 2 for our annual Reading of the Names event, honoring those who lost their lives to domestic violence over the past year.

The names were read by Durham Police Chief Mardis, Assistant District Attorney Monica Burnette, and DCRC Executive Director Shana Carignan. Each name represents a life lost, a family forever changed, and a reminder of why this work matters so much.

Thank you to all of our community partners who showed up in solidarity, including Stand Up Speak Out NC, Shining Light in the Darkness, the Durham Police Department, the Durham District Attorney’s Office, the Durham Sheriff’s Office, Legal Aid of North Carolina, the many courthouse staff who joined us, and others.

We remember. We honor. And we remain committed to working together to end domestic violence in our community. ❤️

10/06/2026

You guys… Survive & Thrive is just DAYS away! 🎉

We are so excited to bring this year’s event to the Durham County Library this Friday, October 9, from 12–3 PM!

Want to get to know our incredible speakers and panelists before the event? Head over to our website to read their bios and learn more about the people who will be joining us for this important conversation.

👉 www.thedcrc.org/survive-and-thrive

And if you haven’t already, mark your calendar and come join us! We’ll have an afternoon full of connection, conversation, community partners, our Pennies for Change fashion show, and so much more.

Surviving is just the beginning. 💜

10/01/2026

Please join us tomorrow morning for our annual Reading of the Names.

📍 Durham County Courthouse
⏰ 8:30–9:00 a.m.
🌿 Grassy lawn just outside the main courthouse entrance

**Please be mindful of construction and traffic around the courthouse and give yourself a few extra minutes to find us.

Thank you to Durham Police Department Chief Mardis, Shining Light In Darkness, and StandUp-SpeakOut of NC for joining us for this important tribute to those we have lost to domestic violence in 2026.

Together, we remember those whose lives were taken, honor their stories, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting survivors and building a community where everyone can live free from violence.

We hope you’ll join us. 💜

09/29/2026

Surviving is just the beginning. 💜 Join us for Survive & Thrive on Friday, October 9, from 12–3 p.m. at the Main Durham County Library!

We’re so excited to announce our incredible speakers and panelists for an afternoon of powerful stories, honest conversations, connection, and community.

🎤 She Speaks: A Survivor Story featuring Brittany Frizzle, sharing her experience and perspective as a survivor.

⚖️ Breaking Free: A Panel Discussion on DV and Divorce Laws will explore the survivor experience and how North Carolina’s antiquated divorce laws—including the required one-year separation period—can create additional barriers for survivors trying to safely break free from an abusive relationship.

Join Senator Woodson Bradley, Charel Murrell, and Shana Carignan, moderated by Rebecca Feinglos, for this important conversation about what it takes to truly break free and move forward.

🤝 25+ community partners will be on hand to share resources, support, and connections around the intersections of domestic violence, sexual violence, mental health, housing, legal advocacy, and more.

👗 And don’t miss the Pennies for Change thrift boutique fashion show, proving that secondhand style can have a purpose!

Come hear survivor stories, learn something new, connect with local resources, and celebrate what it means to move beyond survival and thrive.

📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ 12–3 p.m.
📍 Main Durham County Library
💜 Free community event

Because surviving DV is just the beginning.

09/16/2026

Please join us on Friday, October 2nd, at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Durham County Courthouse for a brief vigil honoring the people who have lost their lives across North Carolina in 2026 as a result of domestic violence.

Each year during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we gather for our Reading of the Names, a time to remember those whose lives have been taken and to recognize the devastating impact of domestic violence on individuals, families, and communities.

This year, we are proud to stand alongside Shining Light In Darkness and StandUp-SpeakOut of NC, two fellow DV/SA service providers in Durham, as a united front coming together for this important community event.

The program will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and will include local dignitaries who will read the names of those we are honoring.

Please reach out with any questions. We hope you’ll join us as we remember, honor, and stand together against domestic violence.

💜 Wear purple and join us.

09/10/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. You are not alone.

09/10/2026

We had a wonderful time with the Triangle Luncheon Civitan earlier this week!

A special thanks to Nancy, one of our super volunteers, for presenting about our programs and services around domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. Her presentation led to some great conversations and thoughtful discussion around the room.

We’re grateful to be able to do this work and especially grateful for the local civic groups who provide us with the opportunity to share our mission and help build a more informed and supportive community.

07/10/2026

Hey friends - our main office (Durham Family Justice Center) will be closed all day on Friday, July 10 for staff training.

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