Texas Council on Family Violence Names Austin Teen Activist of the Year

AISD senior raises awareness about dating violence

"...In observance of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Texas Council on Family Violence..."

Feb. 14, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

With Nonprofit Funding Crisis Averted, Austin Domestic Violence Org Remains on Edge

Freeze threatened services for child abuse, assault victims

"...SAFE Alliance is best known as Austin’s largest domestic violence service provider, but Lesley Varghese, the nonprofit’s president, stresses..."

Feb. 7, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game

Finalists court the community for Austin police top job

"...leave the department. "I believe that the increase in violence coupled with the decrease of police resources is quite..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Breaking the Cycle

Schools move to end teen dating violence

"...A conversation about teen dating violence is long overdue, according to the numbers. Love..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Addressing Sexual Assault by Student-Athletes

Campaign hopes to eradicate rapes on high school campuses

"...state with an educational program designed directly to address dating violence and sexual assault among student-athletes...."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

Reagan High murder victim inspires House bill

"...by Austin's Rep. Dawnna Dukes. Created to defuse teen dating violence, HB 1166 seeks to halt "abuse used by..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

NFL "Millions" Boost Hotline

The National Domestic Violence Hotline has more money, but also more calls to answer

"...millions over multiple years" to the Austin-based National Dom­es­tic Violence Hotline...."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

"...first lady Anita Perry highlighted the state's new teen dating violence awareness campaign, announcing that next week is Teen..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature

O: The Movie

"...South Carolina prep school. Everything's going for him: He's dating the dean's daughter, petite blond Desi (Stiles), top-tier NCAA..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Why Aren’t UT Students Getting Rape Kits?

The numbers don't add up

"...larger study conducted by the school's Institute on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. As of last spring, 5% of..."

March 30, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

O

"...South Carolina prep school. Everything's going for him: He's dating the dean's daughter, petite blond Desi (Stiles), top-tier NCAA..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Gringo

Long-delayed stoner comedy is a little stale.

"...on the job (the company apparently has no workplace dating policy), they’re screwing someone like the trusting Harold Soyinka..."

March 16, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Bringers of Joy

20,000 Austin kids are happily learning to make positive change in their lives through Creative Action

"...Or its in-school plays and talkbacks on issues like dating violence and bullying...."

Nov. 14, 2014 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...part of the agreement will allow Mosley to conduct dating-violence education in AISD schools through the newly created Ortralla..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

McTear Headed to Adult Prison

After day of testimony from psychologists and counselors, district judge rules Marcus McTear has no chance for early parole

"...will provide a safe haven for adolescents dealing with dating violence. The foundation will offer housing, counseling, resources, and..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...high-growth regions) to gather input and develop scenarios for accommodating the expected 1.5 million more people who'll come to..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Is UT Harboring a Domestic Abuser?

Students, organizations calling for Richard Morrisett’s job

"...tenured UT College of Pharmacy professor, received a family violence assault charge for strangling and pushing his former girlfriend..."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Responding to Rape on Campus

"..."sexual harassment, sexual misconduct or physical abuse, threats of violence, physical assault, or any form of sexual violence, including..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Remembering Ortralla Mosley

Today (Friday) marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Ortralla Mosley, the 15-year-old Reagan High School student who was stabbed to death on campus by her ex-boyfriend

"...Inc., which is dedicated to raising awareness about about teen-dating violence and to providing assistance to adolescents who are..."

March 28, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

UT Commits to New Sex Discrimination Policies

Policy overhaul was spurred by protests organized by the student-led Coalition Against Sexual Misconduct

"...range of behaviors including sexual harassment, sexual assault, interpersonal violence such as domestic and dating violence, stalking, and sexual..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Slams Obama Over Support for Police

In response, POTUS reiterates support for law enforcement

"...Obama for not supporting law enforcement enough amid growing violence between black communities and police officers...."

July 14, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...As the head of a domestic violence/sexual assault prevention and service agency, it is hard to..."

July 1, 2005 Column

Disgusted by Prom Photos

"...[Feature, June 10]. As the head of a domestic violence/sexual assault prevention and service agency, it is hard to..."

June 24, 2005 Postmarks

Voting Rights, Other GOP-Aligned Measures Back in the Crosshairs for Special Session

More red meat as Abbott puts the Lege into overtime

"...cleanup work includes reviving legislation to educate students about dating violence, which Abbott vetoed because it didn't let parents..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...about 1,052 reports of possible sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking between January and August of this..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The heat is on in the state's House and Senate

"...to report any incident of sexual harassment, rape, or dating violence committed by or against a student. But her..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Council Wrap: State of the City

Austin maintains its relative sanity

"...considerable jaw-jaw time today. The proclamations will honor Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Dan's Hamburger's (only?) 40th anni­ver­sary...."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Like a Room Without a Roof

Council takes on PUD rules and hear late-night STR testimony

"...Your Locals Month, African-American Heritage Celebration Day, and Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Pre­vention Month. The musical honorees are..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Biker Gangs, Ice Cream, & Rain

A deadly shooting, the latest at Kyle PD, and more

"...week's News Roundup, an influx of biker gangs brings violence with it; rain closes Barton Springs; Kyle PD union..."

May 18, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

'Best of Times'

Sara Hickman rounds up a few pals to help raise funds for Theatre Action Project

"...dialogues and projects important to kids: bullying, self-esteem, self-discovery, dating violence, et cetera. Having worked in schools with TAP,..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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