Breaking Free: Co-parenting with an abuser
KPRC 2 is dedicated to providing resources for those experiencing domestic or intimate partner violence. We recognize that breaking free from such trauma is challenging. However, what happens when survivors must co-parent with their abusers due to a court order after breaking free?
Do you or a loved one need help? Free domestic violence resources in the Houston area
Are you in a dangerous relationship and need help? Do you know someone who needs help? In part of our effort to help people in the community, our team put together a list of groups in our area that can help victims of domestic violence.
Signs of domestic violence in your college-aged kidโs dating life that you may be missing
In an effort to help victims, KPRC 2 News created a series, โBreaking Free,โ reporting on domestic-related violence and its horrific consequences. The series showcased various stories of survival, heartache, and some even ending in death, but each shared a list of free domestic violence resources on how to get help.
Domestic violence and college students: These Houston-area universities, schools provide resources for victims
KPRC 2 reached out to several Houston-area colleges and universities to find out the resources they provide to students who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse in their relationships.
Families to Freedom in need of drivers to help domestic violence victims and survivors
Families to Freedom was created to help women who cannot get into a shelter, because it may be over capacity. The drivers help them find a safe place to go even if its outside of Houston. Organizers said without drivers, thereโs many domestic violence victims whom are unable to get away from their abusers.
HPD officer accused of shooting wife in face says it was accidental, wife refuses to give statement to police
A Houston police officer relieved of duty this week after shooting his wife appeared before a Harris County judge in probable cause court, where details were shared appearing to claim the victim was accidentally shot during an attempted break-in.
โWhatโs love got to do with it?โ: Tina Tuner became epitome of โBreaking Freeโ role model for domestic abuse survivors
Fans around the world are mourning after it was announced that legendary artist โTina Turnerโ died Tuesday at the age of 83. The woman, who dominated as both an R&B showstopper and the โQueen of Rock nโ Roll,โ was a pillar of strength for domestic violence victims.
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.
โBreaking Freeโ phone bank: Call with your questions
This week, the entire KPRC 2 team is working on โBreaking Freeโ to help domestic and partner abuse survivors. Our goal is to provide resources, support and solutions to help people in our community. We have a panel of experts ready right now to answer your questions. You can call 713-778-8920 to talk with a domestic violence expert.
Breaking Free: Domestic violence in the LGBTQ community
Domestic violence has no boundaries or barriers. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or sexual orientation; but much of the domestic violence awareness movement focuses on solely heterosexual relationships. Members of the LGBTQ community say they do not feel seen or heard.
โBreaking Freeโ: What you need for planning your escape
Many times if you or a loved one is planning to get out of a dangerous relationship, there are financial and legal aspects you need to know about. Learn more about what someone needs to do to prepare legal and other documents before an escape.
Breaking Free: Helping African Americans de-stigmatize abuse, learn to ask the right questions
A survivor of domestic abuse, Dr. Conti Terrell started Fresh Spirit Wellness in 1997 after realizing there was a different type of dynamic for African American women who are dealing with it. She discovered that certain conversations that needed to happen were not taking place and many fears that these women had were not being addressed.
KPRC 2 presents a special weeklong series on escaping and ending domestic violence
Itโs a dangerous problem thatโs often hidden from public view until it becomes deadly. Domestic violence caused by an intimate partner can leave victims feeling vulnerable and trapped. But help exists. Next week, KPRC 2 presents โBreaking Freeโ. We are partnering with law enforcement and agencies across our area to bring you a weeklong series focused on stopping partner violence. The goal is to provide support, resources, and solutions that can save lives.