Almost 40% of American children were direct victims of 2 or more violent acts. Children are more likely to be exposed to violence and crime than adults.
Children exposed to violence may have the following outcomes:
- Psychological health problems such as depression, PTSD, anxiety, and fear
- Negative effects o brain development and cognition
- Higher risk for physical injury and poor overall health
- Risk for self-injury or suicide
- Academic difficulties or failure
- Behavioral problems such as substance use, delinquency, and violence.
Family Violence Prevention Services
Advocate Numbers: 919-930-1387 and 919-548-9817
24/7 Crisis Line: 919-545-0055
40 E. Chatham St., Pittsboro, NC 27312
kit.stanley@chathamcountync.gov
9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Individual and group educational programs, safety planning and advocacy, assistance with protective orders, and referrals to other agencies.
Chatham County Department of Social Services
919-542-2759 · 102 Camp Dr, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Emergency Phone: 919-542-2911
8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Child or adult protective service units. Investigates possible incidences of abuse and neglect.
NC Division of Child Development and Early Education
910-473-4649 · 1-800-859-0829
PO Box 4441 Pinehurst, NC 28374
9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Works with local departments of social services and law enforcement agencies to investigate reports of child abuse or neglect in child care arrangements.
Family Violence Prevention Services
Advocate Numbers: 919-930-1387 and 919-548-9817
24/7 Crisis Line: 919-545-0055
40 E. Chatham St., Pittsboro, NC 27312
kit.stanley@chathamcountync.gov
9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Advocacy and support services for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Assistance with filing protective orders. No fee.
Chatham County Department of Social Services
919-542-2759 · 102 Camp Dr, Pittsboro, NC 27312
Emergency Phone: 919-542-2911
8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Child or adult protective service units. Investigates possible incidences of abuse and neglect.
Family Violence Prevention Services
Advocate Numbers: 919-930-1387 and 919-548-9817
40 E. Chatham St., Pittsboro, NC 27312
kit.stanley@chathamcountync.gov
9:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Advocacy and support services for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Assistance with filing protective orders. No fee.
NC Children’s Victim Center
919-413-7702 · 1106 W Cornwallis Rd #103, Durham, NC 27705
Provides case management, victim advocacy, education, and resources for victims of child abuse and their family members.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Confidential and free crisis support for victims of domestic violence. Available 24/7 in multiple languages.
Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences
919-542-8247 · 1192 U.S. 64 West Business Suite 400, Pittsboro, NC 27312
8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday
Educational programs on health, human safety, and families in crisis.
Guardian ad Litem Program Chatham
919-545-3650 · 40 E. Chatham St., Room 2107
Pittsboro, NC 27312
8am – 5pm Monday-Friday
Provides information to the court on behalf of the child on abuse and neglect cases.
In an EMERGENCY, call 911
Local Law Enforcement Authority
Non-emergency numbers are:
919-742-5626 Siler City Police Department
919-542-3200 Pittsboro Police Department
919-542-2811 Chatham County Sheriff
919-733-7952 NC Highway Patrol
Hispanic Liaison
919-742-1448 · 404 N Holly Ave, Siler City, NC 27344
919-292-0177 · 1225 N Horner Blvd, Sanford, NC 27330
12:00-6:00 Tuesdays, 12:00-4:00 Thursdays
Connects families to legal services, increases community knowledge of local laws and individual rights, and offers assistance on civil and criminal law issues.
