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      Maria was pregnant.  She was also abused. 

        For two years, her partner kicked and hit her constantly.  Even her baby was at risk.  When a blow to her head knocked her unconscious, Maria called for help. Police took her to a shelter that helped her find legal assistance and worked collaboratively with other agencies to help her become economically self-sufficient.  Maria is safe now.  Her infant is safe too and Maria couldn’t be happier.  She is working to support herself and her child, and her abuser can no longer hurt her.
                                                                                    * Courtesy of Catholic Charities 

       Did You Know?

       - In 2006 almost 8,000 calls were made locally to 911

       - 1 out of 4 women will be affected by domestic violence in their lifetime

       - Battering occurs in all types of families, regardless of income, profession,
         
religion, ethnicity, educational level or race.

       - Local domestic violence shelters served 2,346 victims in 2006.

The United Way of the Cape Fear Area helps health and human service agencies like Catholic Charities. Through these programs and services, people like Maria can feel safe and secure and can begin to rebuild their lifes. To learn how you can support people like Maria here in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties, click here.

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