Grit – Haven Hills

Domestic violence can take any form namely psychological abuse, forced intercourse, physical aggression as well as other controlling behaviors. The negative impacts of domestic violence can have physical, mental, and…

Mayo es el mes de la concientización sobre la salud mental, organización ofrece ayuda a las víctimas | Video | Univision 45 Houston KXLN

Leer transcripción al agua ás de la segura, larecomendacón para lo que nosaben nadar y para quierentramitar el brillo delos escenarios que lleva unapersona a sufrir estéspostrauático pueden sermuchos, uno…

Because my caseworker accepted me, I was able to believe in myself.

From ages 8 through 18, I was a foster child. I was in so many homes that I can’t remember them all. Some of my foster parents abused their authority.…

Keep Breathing – Haven Hills

Domestic violence can take any form namely psychological abuse, forced intercourse, physical aggression as well as other controlling behaviors. The negative impacts of domestic violence can have physical, mental, and…

Turns out my ‘universe’ and I might share the same sense of humour – DIARIES FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Quite a few years ago now I realised that even though my experience has cost me the last 7 years with my son, that in fact I got exactly what…

How technology impacts domestic violence victims

MIDLAND, Texas — Groups that help victims of domestic violence have had to keep up with technology and adapt new ways to help those that could be in harm’s way…

‘I made a change because my kids were hurting’

Shamara Kelly is an organizer at Rise and VOW and is the co-founder of Sisters in Purple. My biggest fear has always been ACS taking my kids. I have embodied…

Homelessness & DV – Haven Hills

Do you consider domestic violence a cause to homelessness in the United States? You may be surprised to learn that domestic violence is a common factor in homelessness for single…

This one is for you – DIARIES FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

This one goes out to someone I used to know and someone I will unfortunately have in my life forever. I say that but I wouldn’t change you because it…

State and local officials speak on efforts to prevent domestic violence; launch billboard campaign for awareness month

HOUSTON – Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA) held a press conference Tuesday for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, announcing the launch of its billboard campaign. City and state officials…