Sexual assault survivors speak out after HPD reveals 4,000 sexual assault cases were suspended
Survivors of sexual assault are raising their voices to advocate for changes in the systems that govern responses to sexual assault, highlighting the hurdles they encounter when reporting the crime and seeking healing.
HPD, HAWC and city leaders address domestic and gun violence in Houston; officials raise awareness for victims
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and on Monday, several key leaders addressed how the violence is impacting the City of Houston and the resources available to victims and their families.
Live phone bank: KPRC, Houston Area Womenโs Center taking calls about domestic violence, human trafficking
KPRC 2 and our community partners at Energy Transfer and Houston Christian University are proud to host a phone bank with volunteers from Houston Area Womenโs Center today from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Houston Area Womenโs Center offers 24/7 support to the local community
At KPRC 2, weโre proud to showcase those making a difference in the Houston area. Each month in 2022, weโre partnering with Energy Transfer to showcase a different nonprofit organization offering Houstonians a helping hand. This monthโs KPRC 2 community spotlight is on the Houston Area Womenโs Center.
Houston Area Womenโs Center helps survivors transform their lives. Here is how you can support them.
This month, we are featuring the Houston Areaโs Womenโs Center, an organization that that describes itself as a place that serves thousands of women, children and families each year escaping domestic violence, sexual assault or sex trafficking.
Man kills wife with nail gun before trying to turn it on himself, authorities say; Advocates for victims are speaking up
Officials at the Houston Area Womenโs Center say last year, there were 81 domestic violence-related homicides in Houston. That doesnโt even include the rest of Harris County where last month a man was accused of brutally killing his wife in Cypress.
Mayor Sylvester Turner, local community leaders join advocates to shed light during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and local law enforcements and community leaders teamed up with advocates to shed light on the growing issues in the Houston area.
City of Houston launches new domestic violence awareness campaign
HOUSTON โ The city of Houston has launched a new domestic violence awareness campaign Wednesday. While trying to fallen the curve of COVID-19 cases in the community, local law enforcement and the Houston Area Womenโs Center have seen an uptick in domestic violence cases. The Houston Police Department reported an increase of 8.72% in domestic violence calls in March compared to February 2020. โWe have seen a 40% spike in our domestic violence calls and of those calls, more people are asking for shelter. On Tuesday, Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a partnership with the Houston Area Womenโs Center and the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council to provide more awareness and resources to those in need.