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Houston nonprofit offers free medical training, cosmetology licenses to domestic abuse survivors and new mothers
Read full article: Houston nonprofit offers free medical training, cosmetology licenses to domestic abuse survivors and new mothersOn Saturday, F.O.T.E. will celebrate a significant milestone, as 67 women who have overcome immense challenges will graduate from the nonprofit’s free skilled training program, earning certifications in either cosmetology or medical fields.
Family violence in the Houston area around the holidays: Understanding long-term effects, when it’s likely to happen
Read full article: Family violence in the Houston area around the holidays: Understanding long-term effects, when it’s likely to happenFamily violence incidents are being reported at an alarming rate in the Houston area.
Family violence in the Houston area: Understanding the long-term effects, when it is likely to happen, and resources
Read full article: Family violence in the Houston area: Understanding the long-term effects, when it is likely to happen, and resourcesFamily violence incidents are being reported at an alarming rate in the Houston area.
Breaking Free - What is emotional and psychological abuse?
Read full article: Breaking Free - What is emotional and psychological abuse?Breaking Free from domestic violence is not easy for many victims. While some look for physical violence, emotional and verbal abuse can be more debilitating to them.
Man who beat girlfriend with frying pan while she was 6 months pregnant sentenced to 10 years in prison
Read full article: Man who beat girlfriend with frying pan while she was 6 months pregnant sentenced to 10 years in prisonA man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for beating his girlfriend who was six months pregnant with his child at the time.
Family of 23-year-old killed in murder-suicide says there were no signs of abuse, joining advocates to spread awareness
Read full article: Family of 23-year-old killed in murder-suicide says there were no signs of abuse, joining advocates to spread awarenessThe motto at the Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence (AVDA) is “End Abuse, Begin Again” and the staff there says that goes for both victims and abusers.
Houston Newsmakers: HPD’s DART team, Houston Area Women’s Center highlighted as October’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Month begins
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: HPD’s DART team, Houston Area Women’s Center highlighted as October’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Month beginsHouston Newsmakers: HPD’s DART team, Houston Area Women’s Center highlighted as October’s Domestic Abuse Awareness Month begins
Man kills wife during domestic dispute at apartment complex in NW Harris County: HCSO
Read full article: Man kills wife during domestic dispute at apartment complex in NW Harris County: HCSOHOUSTON – Deputies are investigating after they said a man killed his wife at an apartment complex in northwest Harris County Sunday. Deputies said the incident happened around 8 a.m. at an apartment complex located at 14651 Philippine near West Sam Houston Parkway when the husband and wife had some sort of dispute. The man and woman are both in their 30s, deputies said. Deputies said the man is currently in custody. Investigators said the couple has a child, but the child was not home when the incident occurred.