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Why Do Women Stay?

All too often the question “Why do women stay in violent relationships?” is answered with a victim blaming attitude. Women victims of abuse often hear that they must like or need such treatment, or...

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Definition of Family Violence

“Family Violence” is defined in the Texas Family Code (Section 71.004) as: An act by a member of a family or household against another member of the family or household that is intended to result in...

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What Is Domestic Violence?

Domestic violence is behavior – emotional, psychological, physical, or sexual abuse – that one person in an intimate relationship uses in order to control the other. It takes many different forms and...

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Orders of Protection

An Order of Protection, more commonly know as a Protective Order, is a legal document signed by a judge that orders someone to not commit family violence against another person. The order might also...

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HUD STRENGTHENS PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

New Rule marks conclusion of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan announced today new, stronger affordable housing...

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