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Local women learn self-defense techniques in response to uptick in violent crimes
Experts say we're seeing a rise in violent crime here in San Antonio. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar says the increase is consistent with an increase in crime on a national level. Dozens of concerned women are taking part in a self-defense seminar hosted by the...
From someone who sits on stage: The Vagina Monologues
Are you curious what this play is all about? The best way to find out is to ask one of the actresses who have participated in the show the last 5 years. We sat down with Dolores Zapata-Murff and had her tell us exactly what we can expect at The Vagina Monologues...
A Pajama Party at Quiz for a Cause
If you haven't made it out to one of our Quiz for a Cause nights with Geeks Who Drink you're missing out! Twice a year we partner with Geeks Who Drink to host a trivia night at a local restaurant. This month there was an added bonus of $1 donated for every person who...
Sponsor Q&A: Wave Healthcare
An exclusively pediatric respiratory Durable Medical Equipment (DME) company, Wave Healthcare's primary focus is to improve healthcare for the Children of Texas. Wave Healthcare is able to serve families who are looking for a comprehensive range of home medical...
Expanding & Relocating Our Main Offices
Sexual assault continues to impact our community in mass numbers. In recent months, we have borne witness to reports of sexual violence at the hands of Bill Cosby, the all-American dad whose TV presence many of us embraced, Brock Turner, a Stanford University athlete...
Sponsor Q&A: Protection 1
Protection 1 is the nation’s premier full service security provider, protecting homes and businesses like us at millions of locations. As part of our Relocation Project, Protection 1's local office, led by General Manager Mark Weidemann, has decided to sponsor a...
New money fueling fight against human trafficking
SAN ANTONIO -- It's a problem endangering our children and families, now more than a million dollars will be pumped into San Antonio to fight human trafficking. When you are driving around the city how often do you wonder what's happening in the car next to you?...
SAPD, Rape Crisis Center receive 2 grants totaling $1.2 million to fight human trafficking
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio police and the Rape Crisis Center were awarded two grants Thursday from the Department of Justice. SAPD was awarded a grant for $650,000 and the Rape Crisis Center was awarded just over $580,000. The money will be disbursed over the next...
The Rape Crisis Center and San Antonio Police Department Awarded Federal Grant to Combat Human Trafficking
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – October 18, 2016 U.S. Department of Justice Office of Victims of Crime has awarded the Rape Crisis Center (RCC), in partnership with the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), the Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking grant to...
Trump accusations spark new conversations about sexual violence
SAN ANTONIO -- Donald Trump is in the middle of another firestorm. While accusations against him make national headlines, they are also creating local reactions. Several women across the nation have come forward accusing Trump of inappropriate touching and unwanted...
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