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Tag: Family Violence

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Twice as many domestic violence victims were killed by a partner using a firearm than all other weapons combined, according to survey study

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on October 13, 2021 · Experts on family violence and psychology join Town Square to look facts behind the statistics and how victims can escape abusive partners and situations.

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Health & Science

Most Texas abusers reoffend after legal warning or protective order, new report says

Florian Martin

Posted on September 27, 2021 · Texas Council on Family Violence’s high-risk domestic violence teams connect victims who are most at risk with local law enforcement and advocates.

Tags crime domestic violence Family Violence harris county texas Texas Council on Family Violence

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Domestic Violence Spikes In The Wake Of COVID-19, Advocates Say

Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on April 3, 2020 · Advocates say families are facing increased danger as victims may be forced to stay home with their abusers for weeks on end. 

Tags Coronavirus COVID-19 domestic violence Family Violence

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Houston Astros Say They Want to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 15, 2018 · The announcement comes after controversy over the summer concerning one of the team’s new acquisitions.

Tags domestic violence Family Violence Houston Astros Jim Crane Texas Council on Family Violence

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Texas Sees Increase In Domestic Violence Reports

Associated Press

Posted on November 13, 2017 · In Houston, local police report they received more than 24,000 domestic violence cases in the first 10 months of this year

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