Posted on · The Texas law has no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest. Social workers say that's hurting some survivors financially, psychologically and physically.
Posted on · Experts on family violence and psychology join Town Square to look facts behind the statistics and how victims can escape abusive partners and situations.
Posted on · Thirty-seven domestic homicides occurred in Harris County -- the most out of any other county in the state.
Posted on · Texas Council on Family Violence’s high-risk domestic violence teams connect victims who are most at risk with local law enforcement and advocates.
Posted on · Houston police say they're seeing an increase in calls for mental health and domestic violence cases during the pandemic.
Posted on · Advocates say families are facing increased danger as victims may be forced to stay home with their abusers for weeks on end.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Domestic violence concerns, advice for working from home, answers to your pet care questions, and the world of competitive sign spinning.
Posted on · The chief discusses his call to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: HPD Chief Art Acevedo says a simple piece of legislation could've prevented an officer's murder last week. We learn about the day-to-day dangers of mercury after a recent spill. We look back at a Houston researcher's work that changed the way we see all life on earth. And we learn how local businesses are fairing during the critical holiday retail season.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We discuss how the Astros handled a situation involving a now-fired assistant general manager. The wife of a former Astro talks about her memoir. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses how victims of domestic violence sometimes end up in trouble with the law themselves.
Posted on · Individuals who are respondents to a protective order, which are common in domestic violence cases, will meet with a deputy and surrender the firearm for temporary storage.
Posted on · The announcement comes after controversy over the summer concerning one of the team’s new acquisitions.
Posted on · Houston writer Lacy M. Johnson survived rape and attempted murder. In her new book, The Reckonings, she meditates on the meaning of justice.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We examine financial issues facing Crosby ISD. Then, we learn why oil and gas companies are flaring so much gas in West Texas. Plus, We learn about some of the less talked about local races in the 2018 midterm election. Then, Houston writer Lacy M. Johnson talks about her definition of justice. And we help you improve your public speaking.