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Would you know how to address physical, non-physical behaviors of domestic violence?
Read full article: Would you know how to address physical, non-physical behaviors of domestic violence?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.
San Antonio survivor talks about change as Texas Council on Family Violence releases domestic violence numbers for 2023
Read full article: San Antonio survivor talks about change as Texas Council on Family Violence releases domestic violence numbers for 2023Mariah Gardner, and her young daughters were victims of domestic violence last year.
Abuse survivor uses faith to turn painful past into resourceful guide for teen daters
Read full article: Abuse survivor uses faith to turn painful past into resourceful guide for teen datersA 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.
Haven for Hope has a team dedicated to finding, serving domestic violence survivors
Read full article: Haven for Hope has a team dedicated to finding, serving domestic violence survivorsA San Antonio survey of the population experiencing homelessness reveals hundreds are women and children escaping domestic violence situations.
Healing the abusers: Reflejo Court program targets generational trauma, breaking cycle of violence
Read full article: Healing the abusers: Reflejo Court program targets generational trauma, breaking cycle of violenceIt'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.
Five years is up: What goals the Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence has accomplished so far
Read full article: Five years is up: What goals the Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence has accomplished so farThe 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.
Online platform finds available shelter beds for domestic violence survivors as shelters hit capacity
Read full article: Online platform finds available shelter beds for domestic violence survivors as shelters hit capacityFinding 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.
New SAPD substation ‘safe rooms’ offer comfort, privacy to abuse survivors giving statements
Read full article: New SAPD substation ‘safe rooms’ offer comfort, privacy to abuse survivors giving statementsAbuse 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.
‘Would I have to be dead?’: Domestic violence victim questions DA plea deal that gave attacker no jail time
Read full article: ‘Would I have to be dead?’: Domestic violence victim questions DA plea deal that gave attacker no jail timeA 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.
Immigrants in abusive relationships usually threatened with deportation, so they never get help
Read full article: Immigrants in abusive relationships usually threatened with deportation, so they never get helpImmigrants 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.
Why BCSO deputy, SAPD officer faced different disciplines for same domestic violence charge
Read full article: Why BCSO deputy, SAPD officer faced different disciplines for same domestic violence chargeKSAT 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.
Rare look inside command center assessing risk of death for domestic violence victims during a crisis
Read full article: Rare look inside command center assessing risk of death for domestic violence victims during a crisisThe 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.
Lifting ‘veil of shame’: State representative tells story of domestic abuse ahead of Thursday conference
Read full article: Lifting ‘veil of shame’: State representative tells story of domestic abuse ahead of Thursday conferenceState 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.
Don’t let a language barrier stop you from getting help with domestic violence
Read full article: Don’t let a language barrier stop you from getting help with domestic violenceMany 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.
How addressing trauma in kids can prevent generational violence
Read full article: How addressing trauma in kids can prevent generational violenceLast week's alleged domestic violence attack on a mother and her children shows an extreme example of trauma. However, kids can get help for any level of trauma, and the earlier, the better.
Mother who survived attack wants public to know about progression of domestic violence
Read full article: Mother who survived attack wants public to know about progression of domestic violenceDespite 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.
How to have situational awareness in an abusive relationship
Read full article: How to have situational awareness in an abusive relationshipTo 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.
Religious leaders across SA learning about domestic violence together
Read full article: Religious leaders across SA learning about domestic violence togetherOver 100 local faith and community leaders joined together Tuesday to discuss what they can do to serve domestic violence victims in their congregations.
‘She’s alive, you didn’t kill her’: Family and victim of domestic violence face abuser in court
Read full article: ‘She’s alive, you didn’t kill her’: Family and victim of domestic violence face abuser in courtTwo years after Rhiannon Hayes was pushed out of a moving vehicle by her then-husband Dominque Green, Green was given a 10-year jail sentence.