Family Violence and Gun Rights
The prevalence of domestic violence in this country is alarming. Three in ten women and one in four men have been a victim of intimate partner violence — including physical assaults, stalking and sexual violence — in their lifetime. In the majority of these cases, the abuser did not use a weapon. However, an abusive… Read More »
What Does Family Violence Look Like?
In 2012, the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) provided shelter for more than 11,000 adults and 14,000 children. In 2011, there were 17,983 incidents of family violence, 102 of which ended in death. Knowing when you need a protective order is critical to your well-being and your health, and the safety of your children…. Read More »