Houston Matters
HPD Chief Art Acevedo Reiterates, Clarifies Comments On Domestic Violence Legislation
Posted on · The chief discusses his call to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
Tag: domestic violence
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: Preventing HPD Officer’s Death, And Redrawing The Tree Of Life (Dec. 17, 2019)
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.
Houston Matters
Friday’s Show: Astros Domestic Violence Saga (Oct. 25, 2019)
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.
Houston Matters
Ways Domestic Violence Laws Sometimes Backfire On The Victim
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses how victims of domestic violence sometimes end up in trouble with the law themselves.
Harris County
Sheriff’s Office To Store Firearms Surrendered By Abusers
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.
News
Houston Astros Say They Want to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
Posted on · The announcement comes after controversy over the summer concerning one of the team’s new acquisitions.
News
A Rape Survivor’s Unusual Definition of Justice
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.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Lesser Election Races to Watch, and a Victim’s Definition of Justice (Oct. 9, 2018)
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.
Texas
Increased Deportations Of Asylum Seekers Expected Under New Trump Directive
Posted on · More victims of domestic and gang violence will likely be deported without their day in court, immigration lawyers say
News
Deportation Fears May Be Causing Drop In Domestic Violence Reports
Posted on · A similar drop happened in 2017
News
Domestic Violence’s Overlooked Damage: Concussion And Brain Injury
Posted on · Women are at high risk for getting concussions from domestic violence. A neurologist and a social worker have paired up to try to get women the specific medical help and counseling that they need.
Houston Matters
Helping Prevent Domestic Violence With A Simple Phone Number
Posted on · An initiative to prevent domestic violence is putting the national domestic violence hotline number on feminine hygiene products.
News
Chief Acevedo Announces Changes HPD Will Make To Deal With Domestic Violence
Posted on · Officers who respond to this type of incidents will have to request the presence of a supervisor in situations such as the suspect being at the scene
Houston Matters
Coaching Boys Into Men: Program Uses Sports To Prevent Domestic Violence
Posted on · We learn about a program that aims to help coaches teach their young athletes to grow up to become better men.
News
With White House Under Fire, Trump Says He Is ‘Totally Opposed To Domestic Violence’
Posted on · President Trump's earlier comments after the resignation of onetime aide Rob Porter had appeared to sympathize with Porter. And in a tweet, Trump said lives are being destroyed "by a mere allegation"