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Resources for domestic violence victims, survivors

What is abuse?

What questions do you have about domestic violence and ‘Loving in Fear’?

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Despite flood of applications, San Antonio leaves 15% of ARPA money for mental health on the table

Authorities arrest man accused of pistol-whipping ex, forcing her to withdraw cash from ATM

Man arrested after shooting at ex-girlfriend and her 5 children while driving, police say

‘Punch my chick’: SAPD officer fired over bogus note to avoid work, texts about violence against women

Miguel A. Montalvo accused of asking for false military duty letter, sending inappropriate texts to USMC sergeant

SAPD: Fired officer accused of sexual assault told alleged victim she was being ‘dramatic’

A San Antonio police officer has been fired months after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman inside an apartment twice last year.

Man broke into ex-girlfriend’s apartment on North Side, forced her to withdraw money from ATM

San Antonio police are searching for a man who broke into his ex-girlfriend’s North Side apartment and forced her to withdraw money from an ATM.

Economy making it even harder to re-house domestic violence survivors

A new report by the Texas Council on Family Violence found the number one concern for survivors was housing, which has become even harder to facilitate with the current economy.

Randy Rogers to donate over $75K to the Domestic Violence Crisis Center of Comal County

Well-known country singer Randy Rogers is donating over $75K to the Crisis Center of Comal County.

UT head men’s basketball coach Chris Beard arrested for choking woman, Austin police say

Woman accused of stabbing man multiple times for not ‘helping her with the bills,’ SAPD says

A San Antonio woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man multiple times after she accused him of “not helping her with the bills,” according to court records.

Affordable housing shortage impacting domestic violence survivor

A woman leaving an abusive relationship has no home to go to due to a shortage of landlords working with Opportunity Home.

There’s a deep connection between domestic violence, substance use

Domestic violence and substance abuse are two very serious societal issues. However, many people don't know that the two are deeply connected.

Man out on bond arrested for assaulting girlfriend after she refused to shower with him, police say

A man with a lengthy criminal history was arrested again Friday after police say he assaulted his girlfriend.

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Local program working to combat violence, domestic abuse in the community

Bexar County judicial system calls for self-review of family violence cases

The Bexar County Judicial System is ready for accountability when it comes to their collective handling of family violence cases. That accountability has been demanded by the county and some of the judges themselves, with direction from the Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence.

San Antonio medical students learn to identify patients experiencing domestic violence

Health care workers are on the frontline when it comes to recognizing domestic violence victims, but it’s not just bruises and scars they’re looking for in patients.

Family Violence Prevention Services seeks costume donations for children, teens

Is there generational domestic violence in your family? One woman is taking action in hopes of breaking the cycle

It's common for those who are abused either continue to become consistent victims, or even become abusers themselves. That's why it's crucial to stop the cycle before passing it on even further.

BCSO program successful in doing on-the-spot risk assessment for domestic violence victims

In a domestic violence crisis, the ability to assess how deadly the situation is could save lives.

San Antonio police shoot, kill man accused of stalking woman at North Side home

SAPD Chief William McManus said the officer shot the man, 33, because he was armed with a gun and the officer was trying to keep him from reaching a woman he was allegedly stalking.

Majority of mass shootings connected to domestic violence, experts say

There is a deep connection between mass shootings and domestic violence. Experts nationwide, including in Bexar County, are looking to strengthen domestic violence policies and services to prevent the next massacre.

KSAT Community town hall explores connection between domestic violence and mass shootings

Join KSAT Wednesday, October 6, 2022, at 2 p.m. for our town hall discussion on domestic violence.

Bexar County juvenile detention officer arrested, accused of using two hands to choke woman

A Bexar County juvenile detention officer is on leave after his arrest this week on a felony family violence charge.

Defendant accused of running over, killing ex-wife told SAPD she should have moved out of the way

A man charged with using his truck to run over and kill his wife told San Antonio police that the victim should have moved out of the way, an SAPD homicide detective testified Wednesday.

BCSO corporal arrested in domestic violence case, sheriff’s office says

Sergeants with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Apprehension Unit and Homicide Unit arrested a BCSO corporal for a domestic violence incident in which a victim was choked.

SAPD officer stabbed in neck; suspect charged with attempted capital murder

Christopher Joshua Perry, 23, is charged with attempted capital murder of a police officer.

After 13 years in abusive relationship, San Antonio woman begins using her voice for good

After 13 years of domestic violence, a San Antonio woman is free. Just months into her recovery, she's finding her voice and using it for good. In July she will be the keynote speaker for a violence awareness event.

New study looking at how guns increase risk of domestic violence homicides

Leading experts in the nation, including in San Antonio, are working on updating the Danger Assessment by finding out more about how guns affect intimate partner homicide.

International art exhibit in San Antonio portrays real domestic violence survivors

Two renowned artists have chosen to exhibit their emotional paintings in San Antonio, where domestic abuse is a key issue.

Boerne police sergeant arrested on domestic assault charge

Sgt. Pablo Morales, a 10-year veteran of the Boerne Police Department is charged with assault causing bodily injury/family violence.

‘It’s been a lot work’: More than half of backlogged domestic violence cases resolved in less than 2 months

Earlier this year, Bexar County courts were approved to have two additional judges help with the backlog in domestic violence cases. That backlog has been cut by about 60% in less than two months.

New Bexar County associate judge to help with increasing caseload in Children’s Court

Associate Judge Raul Perales will hear CPS cases involving child abuse, neglect and domestic violence.

Stress from recent price hikes, economic strain can fuel domestic violence

When stress rises, so does family violence. It’s a trend seen locally and nationwide, according to Family Violence Prevention Services. Experts say recent economic stress is to blame for an increase in calls to the local shelter.

Saving Promise: Escaping generations of intimate partner violence

Domestic violence investigators added to Bexar County Family Justice Center

New child abuse laws change the way judges rule in court

On the heels of two child deaths in San Antonio, allegedly from abuse, KSAT is taking a look at new laws passed last year that affect abuse and Child Protective Services cases.

What’s Up South Texas! Woman turns her painful past into a resilient future for victims of violent crimes

A San Antonio woman is turning her painful past into a bright and resilient future for victims of violent crimes across south Texas. Margaret Fernandez is the founder and CEO of the non-profit 3rd Street Closet.

Rural communities underserved in domestic violence resources

A recent homicide in Pearsall at the hands of a woman's ex-boyfriend is highlighting the inequities of domestic violence resources in rural communities.

Murdered teen’s life honored by foundation teaching other students, offering scholarships

Erin Rios Castro was murdered by her on-and-off-again boyfriend on her 19th birthday. During Teen Dating Violence Awareness month, her family honors her by serving others.

‘It’s a bad situation’: Bexar County judges tackling thousands of backlogged family violence cases

Bexar County Courts begin a new approach to tackling the backlog of family violence cases.

‘Hope is not enough.’ Domestic violence collaborative lays out plans, accomplishments

A sprawling group of leaders collected on the steps of City Hall on Monday morning, offering transparency about what their one-of-a-kind domestic violence commission is doing to prevent these tragedies.

‘He’s a predator:’ Ex-wife of twice-fired officer worries he’ll win his job back again

SAPD Officer Javier Perales Jr. received two indefinite suspensions in about as many months. The first was in November 2017 for threatening his ex-wife and her father, a cancer patient. As he tries to appeal the second case, his ex-wife tells us why she believes the alleged victim.

SAPD officer arrested, accused of striking woman in face during domestic dispute

Officer Christian Harris, 28, was taken into custody just before 3 a.m. after Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies responded to an assault call, according to an SAPD media release.

Longtime San Antonio domestic violence prevention advocate elected to head state coalition

When it comes to domestic violence Marta Pelaez is already a highly-coveted leader for her knowledge on the subject. She said she is thrilled to take that knowledge and help tackle domestic violence issues statewide.

San Antonio police officer fired after botching domestic violence call, striking cyclist in separate incident

The San Antonio Police Department issued two indefinite suspensions for an officer who mishandled a domestic violence call and struck a cyclist with his car in a separate incident, according to records recently obtained by KSAT 12 News.

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