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AI Companion ‘Aimee Says’ provides advice, support, and comfort for Domestic Violence Survivors
Read full article: AI Companion ‘Aimee Says’ provides advice, support, and comfort for Domestic Violence SurvivorsSince its launch in January, it’s been helping around 10,000 people each month, including several hundred here in the Houston area.
Houston Area Women’s Center expands services, shelter capacity amid rising demand for domestic violence support
Read full article: Houston Area Women’s Center expands services, shelter capacity amid rising demand for domestic violence supportThe Houston Area Women’s Center (HAWC) is expanding its services and shelter capacity to meet the rising demand for domestic violence support, as highlighted during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
From Call to Conviction: How Houston PD handles Domestic Violence Investigations
Read full article: From Call to Conviction: How Houston PD handles Domestic Violence InvestigationsLT. Kollean Himes, from HPD’s Major Assaults Family Violence Division, explained how these sensitive situations are treated with empathy and thoroughness, starting from the first 911 call.
Here’s how Houston’s forensic failure could affect murder case of Migos rapper Takeoff and nearly 400 other cases
Read full article: Here’s how Houston’s forensic failure could affect murder case of Migos rapper Takeoff and nearly 400 other casesA former analyst from the Houston Forensic Science Center is in the hot seat, as he has been accused of improperly handling evidence in nearly 400 cases.
Sexual assault survivor shares her story and talks about suspended cases involving Houston Police Department
Read full article: Sexual assault survivor shares her story and talks about suspended cases involving Houston Police DepartmentOn Tuesday, KPRC 2 reporter Re’Chelle Turner spoke to a sexual assault survivor who now works as an advocate for victims of abuse and sexual assault crimes.
Survivors of domestic violence concerned as funding cuts threaten access to critical support
Read full article: Survivors of domestic violence concerned as funding cuts threaten access to critical supportProposed federal budget cuts of over 30% are threatening the vital support that domestic violence groups provide to survivors.
‘It was very disappointing’: Former employees share experiences about Christal Clear Designs; some say they have received death threats
Read full article: ‘It was very disappointing’: Former employees share experiences about Christal Clear Designs; some say they have received death threatsFor the first time, former employees who worked for Christal Clear Designs, the celebrity interior designer firm, are sharing their stories.
Victims seek legal council after paying celebrity interior designer thousands of dollars for unfinished work
Read full article: Victims seek legal council after paying celebrity interior designer thousands of dollars for unfinished workA business owner is sharing her story after she paid a celebrity interior designer over $100,000 to remodel and renovate her salon but says the company never completed the work.
County health leaders launch Hospital Violence Interruption Program at Ben Taub Hospital
Read full article: County health leaders launch Hospital Violence Interruption Program at Ben Taub HospitalCounty health officials are helping patients who have been hurt in these incidents through their “Hospital Violence Interruption Program” at Ben Taub Hospital.
Uvalde families, community leaders enjoy Astros game which honored victims honored at Minute Maid Park
Read full article: Uvalde families, community leaders enjoy Astros game which honored victims honored at Minute Maid ParkOn Sunday, about a dozen charter buses carrying families and community leaders from Uvalde pulled up to Minute Maid Park to watch the Astros in action.