Domestic Violence
Assisting & Empowering Victims
The Ernestine Walkingstick Domestic Violence Shelter
was established on June 3, 2002. The Shelter is a non-profit organization, and is a program of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians that is funded primarily by Federal grants and supplemented by Tribal monies.
The staff are professionals dedicated to assisting individuals with situations involving domestic violence, stalking, sexual assault, and dating violence by offering services to empower the victim and break the cycle of abuse.
Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive behavior that is used by a person against family, household members or dating partners to gain power or control over the other party in a dating relationship. These behaviors may include:
- Emotional abuse
- Physical violence
- Sexual abuse
- Psychological intimidation
- Verbal abuse and threats
- Stalking
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The specific eligibility criteria for services through this program includes the following: If you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence. Also, if you need assistance with legal issues surrounding these situations and filing necessary paperwork during instances of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or dating violence.
SERVICES PROVIDED
- Victim advocacy
- Legal assistance
- Court accompaniment
- Transportation assistance
- Emergency Shelter services 24/7
- Relocation services
- Crisis counseling
- Prevention education
- Outreach activities
View, download, and print the 2022 Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Calendar here
Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence
Marsha Jackson
Program Manager
828-359-6829
email
Hot line 24/7:
828-359-6830
Toll Free:
800-264-9611
Office:
828-359-6830
(after-hours calls are forwarded to the on-call mobile phone)
Hours:
Monday – Friday
7:45 am – 4:30 pm
Cherokee Police Dispatch:
828-497-4131
Emergencies:
911
Satellite Office:
Family Safety 117 John Crowe Hill, Cherokee, NC 28719
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