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Big Mama’s Safe House hopes to create safe space for domestic violence survivors
Read full article: Big Mama’s Safe House hopes to create safe space for domestic violence survivorsRosemary 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.
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.
Texas shelter director urges victims to seek help, says domestic violence ‘does not discriminate’
Read full article: Texas shelter director urges victims to seek help, says domestic violence ‘does not discriminate’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.
Domestic violence survivor hopes San Antonio residents can come forward if they were abused
Read full article: Domestic violence survivor hopes San Antonio residents can come forward if they were abusedThe 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.
Bexar County officials address alarming rise in domestic violence-related homicides
Read full article: Bexar County officials address alarming rise in domestic violence-related homicidesThe 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.
San Antonio mother of domestic violence victim creates nonprofit to honor her daughter
Read full article: San Antonio mother of domestic violence victim creates nonprofit to honor her daughterThe 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.
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.
New Texas laws strengthen domestic violence support, wildlife conservation, online safety for children
Read full article: New Texas laws strengthen domestic violence support, wildlife conservation, online safety for childrenSeptember isn’t just marked by meteorological fall or Labor Day, it’s also when an array of state laws goes into effect.
‘I told her to leave’: Neighbor’s warning to woman killed in apparent domestic violence case
Read full article: ‘I told her to leave’: Neighbor’s warning to woman killed in apparent domestic violence caseSan 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.
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.
Name of SAPD officer wounded, man killed in shooting at North Side apartment released
Read full article: Name of SAPD officer wounded, man killed in shooting at North Side apartment releasedThe 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.
SAPD officer wounded in weekend shooting faces a ‘long road to recovery,’ police say
Read full article: SAPD officer wounded in weekend shooting faces a ‘long road to recovery,’ police saySan 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.
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.
‘Be vulnerable’: Program continues to break the cycle of violence starting with fatherhood
Read full article: ‘Be vulnerable’: Program continues to break the cycle of violence starting with fatherhoodThe 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.
Authorities ID man shot, killed by SAPD officer during domestic dispute in Medical Center area
Read full article: Authorities ID man shot, killed by SAPD officer during domestic dispute in Medical Center areaA 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.
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.
New initiative aims to bring more awareness to domestic violence resources in San Antonio
Read full article: New initiative aims to bring more awareness to domestic violence resources in San AntonioSan 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.
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.
Records: Misdemeanor family violence dismissals reach 80% in Bexar County
Read full article: Records: Misdemeanor family violence dismissals reach 80% in Bexar CountyBexar 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%.
Crisis Center of Comal County to break ground on new facility after devastating fire
Read full article: Crisis Center of Comal County to break ground on new facility after devastating fireThe 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.
Man could face charges after being shot during apparent domestic dispute, police say
Read full article: Man could face charges after being shot during apparent domestic dispute, police sayPolice 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.
Tentative trial date set for death penalty case against Stephen Clare, accused of attacking ex-wife, 2 daughters
Read full article: Tentative trial date set for death penalty case against Stephen Clare, accused of attacking ex-wife, 2 daughtersA tentative trial date was set for Stephen Clare in the 437th District Court on Monday morning.
Woman who survived brutal attack reacts to DA’s decision to pursue death penalty against ex-husband
Read full article: Woman who survived brutal attack reacts to DA’s decision to pursue death penalty against ex-husbandMariah Gardner reacts after DA announces they will be seeking the death penalty against Stephen Clare.
Ex-Spur Forbes arrested for felony family violence 7 weeks after getting diversion in previous case
Read full article: Ex-Spur Forbes arrested for felony family violence 7 weeks after getting diversion in previous caseBryn 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.
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.
Local woman found murdered previously made cries for help on social media
Read full article: Local woman found murdered previously made cries for help on social mediaSheila-Jo Portillo Hanks, 51, was found shot to death Monday morning inside her apartment in the 6100 block of Vance Jackson. Police have arrested Carlos Portillo, 44, in connection with her murder.
‘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.
Man admits to injuring 4-month-old baby who suffered fractured legs, ribs, clavicle, skull, investigators say
Read full article: Man admits to injuring 4-month-old baby who suffered fractured legs, ribs, clavicle, skull, investigators sayPolice 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.
Woman stabbed multiple times by ex-husband identified; suspect charged with murder
Read full article: Woman stabbed multiple times by ex-husband identified; suspect charged with murderA woman who San Antonio police say was stabbed multiple times by her husband has been identified, and the suspect has been charged.
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.
Edgewood officer arrested, accused of ‘launching’ woman into table, injuring her hand, wrist and knee
Read full article: Edgewood officer arrested, accused of ‘launching’ woman into table, injuring her hand, wrist and kneeAn 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.
SAPD: Man with history of violence told ex he was taking her to see her dead parents, sent photos of large holes he dug
Read full article: SAPD: Man with history of violence told ex he was taking her to see her dead parents, sent photos of large holes he dugA 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.