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Houston Area Women’s Center breaks ground on Emergency Supportive Housing facility
Posted on · 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 · 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)
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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 · 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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Twice as many domestic violence victims were killed by a partner using a firearm than all other weapons combined, according to survey study
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.
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Sexual Harassment And Assault: Has Anything Changed Since #MeToo?
Posted on · What do the reactions to, and coverage of, the Deshaun Watson lawsuits tell us about how people view the problem of sexual assault? How do we forward the national conversation and continue to understand the impact of sexual misconduct and violence?
Houston Matters
What’s Behind Potential Deep Budget Cuts For The State AG’s Office (Feb. 9, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: A closer look at potential steep budget cuts for Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office, and City Councilmember Tiffany Thomas answers listener questions.
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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.
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How Do We Decide Who Deserves A Second Chance?
Posted on · When public figures, like the Astros’ Roberto Osuna, are accused of wrongdoing, should they never work again – or do some deserve another shot?
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How Conversations About Women’s Rights Are Changing In Houston
Posted on · On this International Women’s Day, we turn to three Houstonians to discuss the most pressing issues facing Houston women today.
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Why Do Sexual Assaults on Campus Spike During the Fall?
Posted on · Two former University of Houston students are suing the school claiming they were denied due process after being expelled following an investigation in connection with an alleged sexual assault on campus. In November 2011, Ryan McConnell's girlfriend Natalie Plummer recorded video of him cheating on her with another female student. Both McConnell and the other […]
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Sexual Assault on Campus, Foreign Exchange Students, and the Tontons: Houston Matters for Thursday, October 23, 2014
Posted on · Two former University of Houston students are suing the school claiming they were denied due process after being expelled following an investigation in connection with an alleged sexual assault on campus. In November 2011, Ryan McConnell's girlfriend Natalie Plummer recorded video of him cheating on her with another female student. Both McConnell and the other […]
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What Could Colleges Do Better in Handling and Preventing Sexual Assault?
Posted on · This month, the U.S. Department of Educationâs Office for Civil Rights released a list of colleges being investigated for possible Title IX violations concerning how they handled complaints of sexual violence and harassment. Most of us are familiar with Title IXâs provisions for equal opportunities for women within college athletics, but the law which prohibits […]
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Sexual Assault on Campus, Houston’s Consulates, and Chef Chris Shepherd: Houston Matters for Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Posted on · This month, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights released a list of colleges being investigated for possible Title IX violations concerning how they handled complaints of sexual violence and harassment. Most of us are familiar with Title IX's provisions for equal opportunities for women within college athletics, but the law which prohibits […]