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Lighting the Way
to Hope and Healing

We believe every survivor of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking is worthy of hope and healing. And we envision a world where every survivor is seen, heard, and supported, so they can feel empowered. So we’re faithfully committed to care deeply for those in underserved communities, so they can heal and rebuild their lives.

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Lighting the Way
to Hope and Healing

We believe every survivor of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence & Human Trafficking is worthy of hope and healing. And we envision a world where every survivor is seen, heard, and supported, so they can feel empowered. So we’re faithfully committed to care deeply for those in underserved communities, so they can heal and rebuild their lives.

DID YOU KNOW?

Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
In the United States, more than 10 million adults

experience domestic violence.

Woman of Color

Women of color experience domestic violence at higher rates, affecting 46% of American Indian, 43% of African American, 37% of Latina, and 20% of Asian and Pacific Islander women.

Men

About one in four male rape victims experienced their first assault between the ages of 11 and 17. Overall, at least one in six men have experienced sexual abuse or assault in their lifetime.

LGBTQIA+ Community

Nearly 47% of transgender individuals, 40% of gay men, and 1 in 8 lesbian women experience sexual violence, highlighting the increased risk within the LGBTQ+ community.

Individuals with Disabilities

People with intellectual disabilities face sexual assault at rates over seven times higher than others, with women experiencing it at nearly 12 times the rate.

Veterans/Active-duty Military

Military Sexual Assault (MST) is more than likely to result in PTSD than combat.

DID YOU KNOW?

Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted.
In the United States, more than 10 million adults 
experience domestic violence.

Woman of Color

Women of color experience domestic violence at higher rates, affecting 46% of American Indian, 43% of African American, 37% of Latina, and 20% of Asian and Pacific Islander women.

Men

About one in four male rape victims experienced their first assault between the ages of 11 and 17. Overall, at least one in six men have experienced sexual abuse or assault in their lifetime.

LGBTQIA+ Community

Nearly 47% of transgender individuals, 40% of gay men, and 1 in 8 lesbian women experience sexual violence, highlighting the increased risk within the LGBTQ+ community.

Individuals with Disabilities

People with intellectual disabilities face sexual assault at rates over seven times higher than others, with women experiencing it at nearly 12 times the rate.

Veterans/Active-duty Military

​Military Sexual Assault (MST) is more than likely to result in PTSD than combat.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING.

Survivor

Shining Light is exactly what’s I experienced with this service that was provided to my daughter and I while in dark place that’s exactly what I’ve experienced. I was totally skeptical at first but they immediately made my daughter and I feel comfortable by making sure our needs were met.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING.

Survivor

Shining Light is exactly what’s I experienced with this service that was provided to my daughter and I while in dark place that’s exactly what I’ve experienced. I was totally skeptical at first but they immediately made my daughter and I feel comfortable by making sure our needs were met.

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Funding Disclaimer

This website is partially supported by past and present state and federal grants, as well as private funding. These funding sources do not operate, manage, control, or take responsibility for this website, including its content, technical infrastructure, policies, or any services or tools provided. The views, opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed on this website are those of Shining Light In Darkness and do not necessarily reflect the views of any funding agency or private funder.

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Funding Disclaimer

This website is partially supported by past and present state and federal grants, as well as private funding. These funding sources do not operate, manage, control, or take responsibility for this website, including its content, technical infrastructure, policies, or any services or tools provided. The views, opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed on this website are those of Shining Light In Darkness and do not necessarily reflect the views of any funding agency or private funder.

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We would like to thank our grantors for their support of our work to address sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking in our community:

  • North Carolina Governor's Crime Commission​

  • North Carolina Division for  Women & Youth

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Self-Help Credit Union

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