Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program
Federal Government Shutdown Impacts
Due to the federal government shutdown and the resulting loss of program funding, the Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault program within the Commission of Indian Affairs has been suspended and program staff have been furloughed. For assistance with Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault programs, please call the Commission of Indian Affairs at 984-236-0180.
If you have experienced domestic or sexual violence and are seeking to connect with a victim advocate, please consider reaching out to one of the providers listed in the Division for Women & Youth's DV/SA Grantee Directory.
Reach out to your federal representatives to express any concerns about the potential shutdown and impacts on these programs.
Please note: our state agency has no role in the federal budget process—these decisions rest solely with Congress and the Federal Administration.
We remain committed to providing updates as soon as further direction and information is available. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this period of uncertainty.
Break the Silence, Call for Help: 984-236-0167
Program Director: Tenley Locklear
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive and controlling behaviors that a person uses against an intimate or former partner which may include the following:
- Physical Abuse: Including pushing; shoving; hitting; kicking; burning; strangulation (use of the hands on the neck to restrict blood flow or breathing); use of a weapon or other object to cause injury; restraining; use of the body to shove or push the victim
- Sexual Violence: Forcing or coercing unwanted sexual acts, refusing to practice safer sex, or treating a partner like a sex object.
- Emotional Abuse/Intimidation: Name calling, put downs; denying or shifting blame; treating a partner as an inferior; threatening to harm others/self or to reveal information that might be harmful; and/or using threatening looks, actions, or gestures.
- Economic Abuse: Destroying property; denying money for food, personal hygiene items, basic needs or medical care; interfering with a partner's school or job; or causing hardships with the intent of causing job loss
- Stalking: Monitoring phone calls, emails, activities and tracking whereabouts by electronic means; or following a partner or questioning others about the partner’s activities and/or whereabouts, often without the partner’s knowledge.
Service Area
Tribal populations served by volunteer advocates include the:
For assistance in all other areas, please call the program director, Tenley Locklear, at 984-236-0167 during the following work hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
In case of emergencies, please call 911.
More information can be found by clicking on the following links:
Or call:
- NC Coalition against Domestic Violence: 919-956-9124 (Toll Free: 1-888-997-9124)
- NC Coalition against Sexual Assault: 919-871-1015