Everyone Can Help Prevent Dating Abuse. Start by Visiting loveisrespect.org — The Most Comprehensive Resource to Help Young People Build Healthy Relationships   Austin, Texas — The Commonwealth of Virginia versus George Huguely V murder trial in Charlottesville (Va.) Circuit Court is underway with Huguely, a 24 year old former University of Virginia lacrosse player
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Donald, a Former Dallas Foster Child, Speaks Out About The Importance of CASA in His Life   Dallas, Texas – Court Appointed Special Advocates® (CASA) and CASA programs from throughout North Texas are reaching out to community leaders to raise awareness about the desperate need to recruit volunteers, specifically African-Americans and male volunteers, to help
-> Continue reading Churches Join Texas Casa to Kick Off a Statewide Campaign to Recruit African-American Casa Volunteers During Black History Month

Austin, Texas — The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) and the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) today urged the United States Senate and United States House of Representatives to reauthorize the landmark Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA). On February 2, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 10-8 to reauthorize the landmark 1994 law. For
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Featuring Special Guests Ashley Greene (Twilight, mark. Brand Ambassador), at “Louder Than Words” A Celebrity Musical Revue (Starts at 8 p.m. PST)   Los Angeles, California — Louder Than Words, a star-studded musical revue sponsored by Break the Cycle and the National Dating Abuse Helpline, will bring together some of Hollywood’s brightest new talent and
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Houston, Texas – Nothing would be tastier than a victory on Saturday, but the folks at the Houston Bridal Extravaganza are creating something almost as sweet — a life-sized cake sculpture of a Houston Texan player. The 200-pound, 6-foot tall creation honors all the Houston Texan players who’ve contributed to the first playoff birth. “Since
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Every 8 Minutes a Child in Texas is a Victim of Abuse & Neglect. Failure to Report Child Abuse is a Crime in Texas.   Join Senator Florence Shapiro, Law Enforcement, Child Abuse Prosecutors, the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County to Watch a Groundbreaking Documentary on Child Abuse
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Texas Has The Highest Rate Of Child Abuse In The Nation   College Station, TX — As another exciting college football season continues, three of Texas A&M top college coaches are kicking off a new initiative to help abused and neglected children across the state. Texas has the highest rate of child abuse in the
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Latest Statistics Show Domestic Violence Murders Rise: 142 Killed in New Report Released for Domestic Violence Awareness Month   El Paso, Texas – The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) today visited El Paso to showcase the El Paso District Attorney’s Office innovative 24-hour domestic violence program and to honor the 142 women who were
-> Continue reading El Paso District Attorney’s Office ‘First in the Country’ 24 Hour Domestic Violence Program called ‘Innovative’ in a New Study Released from the University of Texas

Join Us in Advocating for Victims of Child Abuse at a Special Showing of “When the Bough Breaks,” a Documentary Focused on The Center for Child Protection in Austin, Texas   Austin, Texas — The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas, the Center for Child Protection and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) are
-> Continue reading New National Documentary Showcases The Center for Child Protection and The Children’s Advocacy Center Model in Texas as Best in the Nation

Dallas, TX– Dallas Cowboys Tight End Jason Witten is unveiling a brand new Public Service Announcement for Domestic Violence Awareness Month to encourage other men to be role models and stand up against abuse. The PSA, which was produced and distributed as a partnership between Jason Witten’s SCORE Foundation, the Allstate Foundation and the Texas
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