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Houston Area Women’s Center breaks ground on Emergency Supportive Housing facility

Posted on May 18, 2023 · The new facility will triple the number of women facing domestic and sexual violence who can be housed safely.

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Domestic violence homicides in Houston have doubled in recent years, but there still aren’t enough shelter beds

Posted on February 10, 2023 · Harris County currently has a total of 330 beds for survivors. For comparison, New York City has approximately 10 times that number, despite having less than two times the population.

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Domestic violence after COVID (Feb. 9, 2023)

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Posted on February 9, 2023 · On Thursday's show: A new report examines domestic violence trends in Greater Houston since the pandemic.

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Houston Area Women’s Center announces expansion to address domestic violence

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Posted on October 19, 2022 · The new expansion includes a new residential campus and an administrative headquarters that will provide a 135-unit Emergency Supportive Housing that will triple the capacity to serve 360 women.

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The Bigger Picture: A centuries-old case of assault remains relevant today

Posted on October 28, 2021 · In our monthly exploration of social and cultural issues in film, we look at the past, present, and future of the #MeToo era.

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