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The Durham Crisis Response Center works with the community to end domestic, sexual and family violence and human trafficking through advocacy, education, support and prevention.

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If you are in danger, someone you know has been hurt or assaulted, or you just want to talk,

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919-403-6562

The Durham Crisis Response Center provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic, sexual, and family violence and human trafficking. Your donation can help provide emergency shelter, crisis interventions, legal advocacy, counseling referrals, and support groups and so much more to those who need it most.

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Durham Crisis Response Center2 days ago

Thanks to Family Promise of The Triangle for the partnership with the DCRC and Durham County to provide Rapid Rehousing services for families experiencing homelessness because they're fleeing domestic violence. They estimate this partnership will be able to provide 100 families with safe, stable housing away from their abusers during the course of this program. #familypromiseofthetriangle

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Durham Crisis Response Center2 days ago

Duke University has a series of events for Relationship Violence Awareness Month (RVAM). Thanks to our Intern, Aimee, who attended the Duke's RVAM event , and Konima, who participated in the Gender Violence Education and Outreach's first-ever resource fair.

As the day drew to a close, the team made their way to the Unstoppabull event. The free community event honored and united women entrepreneurs, while highlighting the creativity, diversity, and resilience that makes Durham unstoppable!

Thanks to all of you who included our team along with yours to continue doing amazing work in our community.

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Durham Crisis Response Center4 days ago

https://www.wral.com/news/local/durham-leaders-remembrance-domestic-violence-victims-october-2025/

Durham leaders host event in remembrance of victims of domestic violence

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. The Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC) hosted the annual “Reading of the names” event on Oct. 1.

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