Domestic Violence

Many signs of abuse may go unnoticed by those around a person if the abuser is careful about how he or she acts.   Domestic abuse, both emotionally and mentally, is important to notice and stop before it escalates.   Threats and anger According to the American Academy...

If you are an undocumented immigrant and experienced violence or other criminal activities, you might feel no options for justice remain open to you. The last president took a zero-tolerance approach to immigration, which compelled many immigrants to reconsider...

If you are a man and a victim of abuse in Texas, you may face unique fears about seeking help. It is a common misconception that only men are perpetrators of abuse and only women are victims.  Men often feel immense guilt and inadequacy after suffering abuse —...

Domestic abuse can take many forms, and in some cases, may happen in a way that is not always immediately recognizable. The Mayo Clinic notes that some forms of abuse might occur in a way that causes you to question whether it is even happening.  Learning the warning...

In Texas, victims of stalking, violence, sexual abuse can apply for a protective order. Different types of protective orders can cover a variety of abuses. This includes dating violence, domestic abuse, stalking and sexual assault.  A protective order, according to...

You might think that it would be easy for you to recognize when you have experienced abuse by your domestic partner. However, abusers and the people who represent their interests sometimes make claims of "mutual abuse." Theoretically, this is a claim that both...

Domestic abuse is common in the United States; statistics from USA Today show that these incidents happen every 15 seconds, but what happens when you are not aware you are being abused? Not all types of violence are physical and many go unreported, especially when the...