The Dare Law Firm, PLLC

10/21/2022

Reach out. WNC has several organizations to help. Stay safe.

Children are the forgotten victims of domestic violence. Often times it is believed that the children are being protected, but if they are in the home, they see and hear the abuse that could develop physical and psychological consequences.
The following information is from the CDC:
1. 5 million children witness domestic violence each year in the US. Children from homes with violence are much more likely to experience significant psychological problems short and long-term.
2. Children who’ve experienced domestic violence often meet the diagnostic criteria for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the effects on their brain are similarly to those experienced by combat veterans.
3. Domestic violence in childhood is directly correlated with difficulties learning, lower IQ scores, deficiencies in visual-motor skills, and problems with attention and memory.
4. Living with domestic violence significantly alters a child’s DNA, aging them prematurely 7-10 years.
5. Children in homes with violence are physically abused or seriously neglected at a rate 1500% higher than the national average.
6. Those who grow up with domestic violence are 6 times more likely to commit su***de and 50% more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol.
7. Children of domestic violence are 3 times more likely to repeat the cycle in adulthood, as growing up with domestic violence is the most significant predictor of whether or not someone will be engaged in domestic violence later in life.

If you or someone you know needs assistance please contact Empowerhouse, a non-profit organization providing confidential domestic violence assistance in the city of Fredericksburg and the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline. These services include a free and confidential 24-hour hotline, a temporary emergency shelter, information, referrals, and advocacy. Empowerhouse can be reached on their 24/7 Hotline 540-373-9373, toll free 1-877-734-7238.

If you are outside of planning District 16 you can contact the Virginia Action Alliance at 1-800-838-8238/Text to 804-793-9999 or the National Domestic Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.

If you need immediate assistance please contact 911. For non-emergencies please call the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office at 540-582-7115, or Senior Detective DiGravio at 540-507-7119.

02/23/2021

Residential Treatment Shut Down at Elida

State investigative reports obtained by USA TODAY Network date to 2018 and detail alleged failures by Eliada Homes to protect children.

01/14/2021

"Newby has also asked Cooper to enhance the availability of the vaccine to courthouse personnel, but is moving forward with reopening courts regardless of the response."

Read more here:

Chief Justice Paul Newby will reopen courts after the former chief justice shut down all but essential services last month.

12/03/2020

RALEIGH — New laws began Tuesday in North Carolina that are designed to help more people convicted of lower-level crimes and nonviolent drug

11/18/2020

🦃♥️ For anyone who needs extra help this year ♥️🦃

THANKSGIVING DINNER GIVEAWAY!
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!
Nov 25th 9:00am-5:00pm - Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway with Eblen Charities at Ingles Markets at South Forest Shopping Center. Thanksgiving is a time for all of us to reflect on the blessings we have received this past year. During these difficult times, so many here in our community will be facing an empty table on Thanksgiving Day. But thanks to so many wonderful people, companies, and organizations, these families who have struggled so much through these troubled days will be able to enjoy a memorable Thanksgiving with their family and friends.

Thanks to Ingles Markets, Duke Energy, Beverly-Hanks & Associates, Realtors, iHeartRadio, and a great number of the Eblen Charities Board and volunteers, they will be providing the ‘fixins’ for an entire Thanksgiving meal for 850 families. The Giving Thanks at Thanksgiving Meal will include: turkey, green beans, dressing mix, instant potatoes, macaroni and cheese, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce, and brownie mix.

👉 Learn more and register HERE: https://www.eblencharities.org/giving-thanks-at-thanksgiving-2/

04/14/2020

Caring for Children - Tips to Keep Children Healthy During the Pandemic

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China.

04/03/2020

Courts are still not closed, however, if you have a case coming up in the next two months, it is likely that it will be continued. Contact your attorney if you have questions or use the court date inquiry on NCCourts.org. I remain open, but mainly working from home. I will continue to offer video and phone meetings. As always, if there is an emergency, the courts will handle those issues with precautions for everyone involved. Stay healthy.

Chief Justice Beasley's order contains seven directives including the postponement of court proceedings until June 1, 2020.

03/31/2020

Buncombe County Courthouse is closed for the remainder of today. Avoid the area. Earlier, there was an active shooter, but law enforcement have cleared since the area. Buncombe County sent an all clear alert. The remainder of the day will be dedicated to crime scene investigation. Be safe. Take care of each other. Check in with friends and coworkers.

03/16/2020

The Dare Law Firm will have the most adorable office staff while schools are closed. I will be available by phone and email as always and will expand the availability to meet by phone or video conference. In person meetings are available if other methods are not appropriate. I am scheduling those well in advance to avoid the new office staff being a disruption. Be well all.

01/16/2020

A lesson in “do your job” is an interesting read. Interested to know if an appeal is possible.