FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES

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.

Advocates say San Antonio’s domestic violence rate is at epidemic levels. Local organizations are tackling this issue and shared details about what’s happening in our community and their strategy to save lives during Friday’s State of Domestic Violence event.

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SAN ANTONIO – A brand new advisory council on teen dating violence will be comprised of teenagers themselves. During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Family Violence Prevention Services has begun taking applications for high school juniors and seniors. Few people realize one in 11 high school females and one in 15 high school males have experienced or witnessed teen dating violence in the last year. Goforth volunteers with Family Violence Prevention Services in San Antonio, where she’s gained basic knowledge about domestic violence and its many forms. AdIf you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or teen dating violence, there is a list of resources on the KSAT.com Domestic Violence page.

The City recommended five projects Thursday that will address current gaps in services and strategies aimed at stopping violence before it starts. YWCA San Antonio had the highest scoring proposition and was recommended for $272,222 to fund school-based teen violence prevention programs in San Antonio and Edgewood independent school districts. The Bexar County Family Justice Center Foundation would receive $330,552 to address high-risk domestic violence incidents. Texas RioGrande Legal Aid was recommended to receive $226,726 to go toward pro-bono representation for survivors of family and intimate partner violence. Projects recommended for funding were selected by an evaluation committee that included representatives from the City of San Antonios human services and health departments, the San Antonio Police Department, and the Kronkosky Charitable Foundation.

The CEO of Family Violence Prevention Services is optimistic about the city's Comprehensive Domestic Violence Plan. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

Eighty percent of homelessness is related to domestic violence, which is why local experts say the majority of the homeless are mothers and children. A homeless abuse survivor in San Antonio reinforces that fact and is sharing her heartbreaking, yet powerful story. The second goal was if my mother adopted my children, if their father killed me, he couldn't fight for them anymore." She knows it's not a forever plan, and Family Violence Prevention Services CEO Marta Pelaez said it shouldn't be. For comprehensive services, you can call Family Violence Prevention Services, which runs the Battered Women and Children's Shelter, at 210-733-8810.

Eighty percent of homelessness is related to domestic violence, which is why local experts say the majority of the homeless are mothers and children. A homeless abuse survivor in San Antonio reinforces that fact and is sharing her heartbreaking, yet powerful story. The second goal was if my mother adopted my children, if their father killed me, he couldn't fight for them anymore." She knows it's not a forever plan, and Family Violence Prevention Services CEO Marta Pelaez said it shouldn't be. For comprehensive services, you can call Family Violence Prevention Services, which runs the Battered Women and Children's Shelter, at 210-733-8810.

SAN ANTONIO - Family Violence Prevention Services has launched its New Leash on Life program to allow victims of abuse to stay with their pets while they stay at the Battered Women and Childrens Shelter. The nonprofit is campaigning for a $700,000 pet shelter in which pets will be able to stay on the main campus of the Battered Women and Childrens Shelter. The nonprofit has a partnership with the Humane Society, where victims animals can stay while families and victims live at the shelter. The Battered Women and Childrens Shelter is currently allowing a small number of animals to stay on the campus with their families until a pet shelter is built. A third of the money needed for the pet shelter has been raised through donations and grants.

Family Violence Prevention Services has launched its New Leash on Life program to allow victims of abuse to stay with their pets while they stay at the Battered Women and Children's Shelter. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.