Domestic Violence

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time where it is imperative as ever to address the uncomfortable truth that dating violence can be present in teen relationships. Sadly,…

La violencia doméstica por parte de una pareja ocurre cuando una persona en la relación ejerce poder y control sobre la otra a través del uso repetido de conductas intencionales,…

My name is Nicole, and I am the Director of Community Engagement at Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support. I grew up in Bedford, Texas and I attended private school for…

Today the United States Supreme Court upheld the federal law that prohibits domestic abusers from lawfully possessing firearms in the case United States v. Rahimi. We are relieved to hear that in…

For 17 years, Genesis Women’s Shelter has offered a year-round Lecture Series of educational speaking engagements to raise awareness around the many facets of domestic violence, and to improve our…

At the Intersection of Addiction and Violence: The complex connection between substance use and abuse Season 3, Episode 15 The interconnection between addiction and domestic violence is intricate and profound.…

Overcoming Adversity: Twyla M. Marks on Resilience, Forgiveness, and the Fight for Family Season 3, Episode 13 The journey to healing and reclaiming one’s life after enduring the rigors of…

Entering the realm of teenage years can bring a whirlwind of firsts—first loves, first heartbreaks, and, for many, the first glimpse into the complexities of relationships. Yet, amidst the excitement…

From Memory to Memoir: Rachel Louise Snyder tells the story of her life In the realm of storytelling, few narratives are as gripping and transformative as those that stem from…

Season 3, Episode 8 In the latest episode of our podcast, we took an in-depth look into the intricacies of self-defense claims in domestic violence cases. Kelsey McKay, a seasoned…