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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.
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.
A story rarely told: Man opens up about surviving domestic violence
Read full article: A story rarely told: Man opens up about surviving domestic violenceIt 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.
Donāt let a language barrier stop you from getting help with domestic violence
Read full article: Donāt 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.
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.
Family Violence Prevention Services seeks costume donations for children, teens
Read full article: Family Violence Prevention Services seeks costume donations for children, teensOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and KSAT Community is partnering with Family Violence Prevention Services to donate costumes for kids and teens in need.
Is there generational domestic violence in your family? One woman is taking action in hopes of breaking the cycle
Read full article: Is there generational domestic violence in your family? One woman is taking action in hopes of breaking the cycleIt'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.
Advocates concerned about high rate of domestic violence in San Antonio
Read full article: Advocates concerned about high rate of domestic violence in San AntonioAdvocates say San Antonioās domestic violence rate is at epidemic levels. Local organizations are tackling this issue and shared details about whatās happening in our community and their strategy to save lives during Fridayās State of Domestic Violence event.
Advocates push AG Merrick Garland to restore asylum protections for domestic violence victims
Read full article: Advocates push AG Merrick Garland to restore asylum protections for domestic violence victimsIf any of the families at the Battered Women and Childrenās Shelter are in the U.S. illegally, Marta Pelaez, president and CEO of Family Violence Prevention Services, said she wouldnāt know since theyāre not asked about their legal status.
New advisory council on teen dating violence to be comprised of teens
Read full article: New advisory council on teen dating violence to be comprised of teensSAN ANTONIO ā A brand new advisory council on teen dating violence will be comprised of teenagers themselves. During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Family Violence Prevention Services has begun taking applications for high school juniors and seniors. Few people realize one in 11 high school females and one in 15 high school males have experienced or witnessed teen dating violence in the last year. Goforth volunteers with Family Violence Prevention Services in San Antonio, where sheās gained basic knowledge about domestic violence and its many forms. AdIf you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or teen dating violence, there is a list of resources on the KSAT.com Domestic Violence page.
Homeless abuse survivor, mother shares heartbreaking, powerful story
Read full article: Homeless abuse survivor, mother shares heartbreaking, powerful storyEighty percent of homelessness is related to domestic violence, which is why local experts say the majority of the homeless are mothers and children. A homeless abuse survivor in San Antonio reinforces that fact and is sharing her heartbreaking, yet powerful story. The second goal was if my mother adopted my children, if their father killed me, he couldn't fight for them anymore." She knows it's not a forever plan, and Family Violence Prevention Services CEO Marta Pelaez said it shouldn't be. For comprehensive services, you can call Family Violence Prevention Services, which runs the Battered Women and Children's Shelter, at 210-733-8810.