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Stay Home, Stay Safe: Surviving domestic abuse during the coronavirus quarantine

by AVDA | Mar 27, 2020 | Uncategorized

With the “Stay Home” orders for Fort Bend and Harris counties, people who are surviving violence in their relationships and families are experiencing even greater isolation and danger. If you are experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. One in four women...

Resources for Survivors of Domestic Violence during this Health Crisis

by AVDA | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorized

We know health, economic, and natural crises can add to the pressures facing survivors of domestic violence. People who are surviving violence in their relationships and families may be experiencing increased isolation and danger due to the current outbreak of...

Teens: Take Action against Dating Abuse

by AVDA | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Dating violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors used to exert power and control over a dating partner. Teens can prevent dating abuse before it starts and intervene when friends need help. One in three girls in the...

For Parents: Is Your Teenager in an Abusive Relationship?

by AVDA | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized

Most parents don’t realize how common teen dating abuse is. One in three teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults. Nearly half (43%) of college women report experiencing...

October Is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, “Houston Chronicle”

by AVDA | Sep 30, 2019 | Uncategorized

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One in four women and one seven in men experience domestic violence in this country. Unfortunately, reports of family violence are on the rise in Houston. The Houston Police Department reported that in 2018, domestic...

Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

by AVDA | Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorized

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we wanted to share the facts on sexual assault as a form of domestic violence. Perpetrators who are physically violent toward their intimate partners are often sexually abusive as well. Intimate partner sexual assault...