Healing the abusers: Reflejo Court program targets generational trauma, breaking cycle of violence
It's a program that focuses on people involved with domestic violence, but it's not for the survivors. It's for the offenders. The Bexar County Reflejo Court, Court 13, is for first-time domestic violence offenders dealing with substance use. They are put in an intensive program that takes around a year to a year and a half.
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‘Reflejo Court’ celebrates first year with community symposium, graduation
For the past year, the Bexar County specialty court known as “Reflejo Court” has been working to decrease the number of domestic violence cases in Bexar County.
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Latest specialty court opens with special name
SAN ANTONIO Following suit to most court proceedings during the pandemic, Bexar Countys latest specialty court began remotely Friday. The court was dubbed Reflejo Court by presiding County Court 13 Judge Rosie Speedlin-Gonzalez. She explained that the word reflejo is Spanish for reflection. The name, she said, fits the courts objectives. The court is funded through a $100,000 contribution from Bexar County and a $68,800 grant from the Alamo Area Council of Governments. RELATED: Bexar County judge conducts court hearings from home