Rosemary Williams says you can’t go too far on the West Side of San Antonio without finding someone who would be willing to help you.

Experts teach communities it is everyone's responsibility to help prevent and stop domestic violence. It is difficult to intervene, especially when you don't know what to say. That's where those experts come in.

A rural area shelter directors say domestic violence impacts people in upscale families, and professionals but many are fearful to speak up because they don't want it to impact their social status or careers.

The husband of a missing woman out of Olmos Park was arrested on family violence charges. Survivors of domestic violence said this case should spark a bigger conversation in San Antonio.

The number in homicides relating to domestic violence are doubling in Bexar County in just a year, according to Bexar County officials during a press conference.

The San Antonio mother of a domestic violence victim is creating a foundation in honor of her daughter, who wasn’t as lucky as she was.

Mariah Gardner, and her young daughters were victims of domestic violence last year.

A fight over prescription pills is what led to a woman killing her husband, according to Universal City police.

San Antonio police said a man armed with a gun held a woman against her will before taking his own life.

A domestic abuse survivor is dedicating her life to not only helping children understand when and the safest way to get out of harmful relationships, but also highlighting the subtle signs that can happen that lead up to that boiling point.

September isn’t just marked by meteorological fall or Labor Day, it’s also when an array of state laws goes into effect.

Samuel Gomez grew up in a community and culture where men were expected to act a certain way.

San Antonio police found a 41-year-old woman stabbed to death inside a home on Division Avenue. They believe James Mendoza, 52, who also lived in the home, killed her.

A San Antonio survey of the population experiencing homelessness reveals hundreds are women and children escaping domestic violence situations.

The San Antonio Police Department on Tuesday released the names of an officer who was wounded and a man who was killed in a shooting at a North Side apartment.

San Antonio police have not yet released the name of the officer who was wounded after responding to a domestic violence call. The man who they say shot her was then shot and killed by police. He still has not been identified.

It's a program that focuses on people involved with domestic violence, but it's not for the survivors. It's for the offenders. The Bexar County Reflejo Court, Court 13, is for first-time domestic violence offenders dealing with substance use. They are put in an intensive program that takes around a year to a year and a half.

A mother and father were arrested Wednesday on separate felony charges in connection with an injury to a child, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.

The Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence (CCDV) was created to assess our abuse problem and find ways to fill the many gaps in prevention and service. They set a five year plan in 2019, and now they're listing accomplishments and assessing their work.

The San Antonio Fatherhood Campaign has helped thousands of dads deal with their own trauma, learn about healthy relationships, and become incredible parents. It's stopping the cycle of family and community violence.

A 19-year-old man was shot and killed by a San Antonio police officer during a domestic dispute incident at an apartment complex in the Medical Center area Tuesday, Police Chief William McManus said.

It is an incredibly rare story to hear and an incredibly difficult story to tell. Men who are survivors of domestic violence rarely open up, but a Dallas man wants others to know it's okay to ask for help.

It’s a scenario directed toward women and it asks which would you rather encounter if you were alone in the woods — a man or a bear?

San Antonio businesses have until Oct. 1 to display domestic violence resource signs as part of a new initiative aimed at addressing some of the highest rates of domestic violence in Texas.

Reflejo Court is a 12-month program for first-time offenders of family violence

Finding freedom from domestic violence seems impossible when many shelters are at capacity. That's why the organization The Family Place created an online portal to help shelters find available beds elsewhere.

Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales this week announced changes to how his office will prosecute misdemeanor family violence matters after internal records obtained by KSAT Investigates showed the dismissal rate for these type of cases had reached 80%.

The Crisis Center of Comal County is set to break ground on an $11 million facility that will continue to support their mission of helping families and victims of crisis and trauma.

Police say a man who was wounded in a domestic dispute brought the gun into the situation. For that reason, they say, he is considered a suspect.

A tentative trial date was set for Stephen Clare in the 437th District Court on Monday morning.

Mariah Gardner reacts after DA announces they will be seeking the death penalty against Stephen Clare.

Bryn Forbes, who spent parts of five seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, has been arrested on a domestic violence charge for the second time in less than a year, booking records obtained Tuesday show.

Abuse survivors coming into police stations to give statements are being given a private, calming and comfortable space. It's helping them give better statements while allowing them a safe place to talk to victims advocates.

A San Antonio woman severely beaten by her boyfriend inside his East Side apartment said she has been let down by the criminal justice system after her attacker was given a plea deal that included no jail time.

Police said Daniel Efrain Aguilera,19, admitted to causing the injuries and is charged with four counts of injury to a child - serious bodily injury with intent, a first-degree felony.

A woman who San Antonio police say was stabbed multiple times by her husband has been identified, and the suspect has been charged.

Immigrants are a specific group of abuse survivors that are typically threatened with the same thing that keeps them from getting help — deportation. They are told they have nowhere else to go, but a local mom wants victims to know there is somewhere to go.

Waiting, watching, and looking over her shoulder — that’s how one San Antonio woman has had to live for nine months.

An Edgewood Independent School District Police Department officer was arrested earlier this month after a woman told sheriff’s deputies he injured her wrist and knee during a domestic violence incident, records show.

A San Antonio man with a history of violent offenses is accused of telling his ex-girlfriend he was taking her to see her dead parents and sent her photos of large holes in the ground he dug, a warrant obtained by KSAT Investigates shows.

KSAT noticed two different disciplinary actions taken against an SAPD officer and BCSO deputy for a domestic violence charge. We wanted to take a closer look at the SAPD and BCSO protocols.

The Domestic Violence Navigation Line, established in 2021, just received a new wave of funding to continue making on-the-spot assessments that result in immediate resources for victims.

In 2022, 216 Texans were killed by intimate partners. That's the second-highest number on record. Those numbers came out as a Supreme Court case began, debating whether perpetrators with civil protective orders should be able to have guns.

SAPD responds to thousands of domestic violence-related calls each year, and they’re some of the most dangerous calls officers respond to every day.

A domestic violence victim's words are inspiring a movement a decade after her death.

Mariah Gardner is now turning pain, anger, and the loss of her 11-month-old daughter into purpose by spreading awareness during domestic violence awareness month.

State Rep. Josey Garcia is a domestic violence survivor, and she's finally telling her story. She is one of the speakers for the upcoming Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence Symposium.

San Antonio city leaders are asking staff to research crisis nurseries, which are facilities where families can voluntarily drop off their children if they are undergoing stress and need protection.

Stephen Clare charged with capital murder, attempted capital murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The City of San Antonio has switched to a victim-centered approach to how domestic violence situations are handled.

Elder abuse will not go away on its own; education and reporting abuse is key to prevention.

Michael Gonzales pled guilty to the 2020 murder of his ex-girlfriend.

A man fatally shot after attacking a BCSO deputy & his own family was previously convicted for killing his girlfriend. Her family tells KSAT that he should have never been free.

Many domestic violence victims who don't speak English avoid reaching out for help. However, a survivor in San Antonio wants others to know there are translation services that can help you and your family escape dangerous situations.

A man accused of shooting his ex-wife and stabbing his two daughters, killing one of them, has had his bond revoked.

Someone stabbed a woman to death outside a North Side apartment complex early Monday. Police are still looking for the killer.

Bond hearing held for Stephen Michael Clare who is charged with capital murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The Crisis Center of Comal County is looking to rebuild after a fire destroyed the shelter in April 2022, and leaders are also looking to expand services beyond New Braunfels.

Despite painful recovery and searing grief, Mariah Clare is telling her story to help victims of abuse. Experts explain that domestic violence follows a gradual progression.

A domestic abuser with a previous family violence conviction in Bexar County was given five years probation and no jail time as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.

Additional funding for domestic violence intervention and prevention programs is resulting in more reported cases. However, city officials say combating domestic violence is an all-hands effort.

A man was arrested after San Antonio police say he shot a woman and two children, ages 1 and 2, on the North Side on Monday evening.

A woman and two children, ages 1 and 2, are in surgery after a domestic violence shooting on the North Side, according to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus.

To get out of an abusive relationship, you first have to realize that you're in one, but it can be difficult to detect at first. That's why author Kelly Sayre became an expert and wrote a book called Sharp Women on situational awareness for women in dangerous relationships.

Beginning Saturday morning on March 11, ChildSafe will distribute Cardboard Kids across Bexar County to empower families to discuss child abuse.

Three teenage girls, 13, 14, and 19 were killed before a 38-year-old man killed himself, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. The man was believed to be in a relationship with the mother of two of the teens. She was not home at the time.

The children and women’s shelter in New Braunfels is on the path to reconstruction after a devastating fire destroyed the building last year.

Congressman Joaquin Castro and local leaders on Wednesday announced new federal funding to address domestic violence in San Antonio.

Over 100 local faith and community leaders joined together Tuesday to discuss what they can do to serve domestic violence victims in their congregations.

A San Antonio police officer fired last year after he was indicted in Kendall County on several child abuse charges has avoided jail time in the case as part of a plea deal with prosecutors.

The City of San Antonio received $145 million worth of funding requests. Though that far exceeded the money it had available, the city still didn't award all of its budget.

Authorities have arrested a man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home, pistol-whipping her and forcing her to withdraw money from an ATM.

A man was arrested Thursday after police say he shot at his ex-girlfriend and her five children.

Miguel A. Montalvo accused of asking for false military duty letter, sending inappropriate texts to USMC sergeant

A San Antonio police officer has been fired months after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman inside an apartment twice last year.

San Antonio police are searching for a man who broke into his ex-girlfriend’s North Side apartment and forced her to withdraw money from an ATM.

A new report by the Texas Council on Family Violence found the number one concern for survivors was housing, which has become even harder to facilitate with the current economy.

The University of Texas head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard was arrested on Monday morning on a domestic assault charge, according to records with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.

A San Antonio woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend multiple times after she accused him of “not helping her with the bills,” according to court records.

Domestic violence and substance abuse are two very serious societal issues. However, many people don't know that the two are deeply connected.

A man with a lengthy criminal history was arrested again Friday after police say he assaulted his girlfriend.

The Bexar County Judicial System is ready for accountability when it comes to their collective handling of family violence cases. That accountability has been demanded by the county and some of the judges themselves, with direction from the Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence.

Health care workers are on the frontline when it comes to recognizing domestic violence victims, but it’s not just bruises and scars they’re treating.

It's common for those who are abused either continue to become consistent victims, or even become abusers themselves. That's why it's crucial to stop the cycle before passing it on even further.

In a domestic violence crisis, the ability to assess how deadly the situation is could save lives.

SAPD Chief William McManus said the officer shot the man, 33, because he was armed with a gun and the officer was trying to keep him from reaching a woman he was allegedly stalking.

There is a deep connection between mass shootings and domestic violence. Experts nationwide, including in Bexar County, are looking to strengthen domestic violence policies and services to prevent the next massacre.

Join KSAT Wednesday, October 6, 2022, at 2 p.m. for our town hall discussion on domestic violence.

A Bexar County juvenile detention officer is on leave after his arrest this week on a felony family violence charge.

A man charged with using his truck to run over and kill his wife told San Antonio police that the victim should have moved out of the way, an SAPD homicide detective testified Wednesday.

Sergeants with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit and Homicide Unit arrested a BCSO corporal for a domestic violence incident in which a victim was choked.

Christopher Joshua Perry, 23, is charged with attempted capital murder of a police officer.

After 13 years of domestic violence, a San Antonio woman is free. Just months into her recovery, she's finding her voice and using it for good. In July she will be the keynote speaker for a violence awareness event.

Leading experts in the nation, including in San Antonio, are working on updating the Danger Assessment by finding out more about how guns affect intimate partner homicide.

Two renowned artists have chosen to exhibit their emotional paintings in San Antonio, where domestic abuse is a key issue.

Sgt. Pablo Morales, a 10-year veteran of the Boerne Police Department is charged with assault causing bodily injury/family violence.

Earlier this year, the Bexar County courts were approved to have two additional judges help with the backlog in domestic violence cases. That backlog has been cut by about 60% in less than two months.

Associate Judge Raul Perales will hear CPS cases involving child abuse, neglect and domestic violence.

When stress rises, so does family violence. It’s a trend seen locally and nationwide, according to Family Violence Prevention Services. Experts say recent economic stress is to blame for an increase in calls to the local shelter.

Intimate partner violence, also known as domestic violence, includes physical and sexual violence, psychological aggression, and stalking.