Series: A Look at Domestic Violence in Raleigh

In this three-part series, the Raleigh Public Record takes a look at domestic violence in Raleigh, from the statistics to the faces of women who escaped from hell, along with the court system and an organization that offers help.

The Cost of Support for Domestic Abuse

In Wake County, there is only one organization that provides all the services a domestic violence victim needs under one roof. In the final installment of our three-part series on domestic violence, we learn about that organization, its funding challenges and the advocates who help those in need.

Domestic Violence in the Courts

In this second story of our three-part series, we examine how domestic abuse in Raleigh and Wake County plays out in court and share the story of Maria, who suffered abuse for three years.

Domestic Abuse in Raleigh: A Quiet Reality

There were five domestic-violence-related killings in Raleigh this year and another 2,080 crimes related to domestic abuse. In this first part of a three-part series, the Record examines domestic violence and shares the story of one victim who found a way out.