Longtime county official helms HCISD’s safety director role
A longtime Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) official has been tabbed to take over Hays…
Browsing: Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center
Creating an environment that will not tolerate violence and abuse
by Laura De La Paz, LPC-1 An act of kindness from a stranger can have…
Dripping Springs H.S. students take part in domestic violence awareness program
Emotional testimonies, accusations of assault and a conviction by jury were all part of a…
Undocumented residents fear losing family
In the wake of the forced separation of families along the Texas-Mexico border, groups serving…
With a little help from our friends: Community support vital to local nonprofits
JoAnn Sadler couldn’t help but smile as she and about 25 others completed a bungee…
Teach your teen about ‘green light’ behavior
By Kiara Nicholson, HCWC Prevention Educator and Brandon Pendleton, HCWC Primary Prevention Coordinator Nobody has relationships “figured out,” and no relationship…
Tigers spread awareness of the dangers of dating violence
Dripping Springs High student Addie Villas understands the circumstances surrounding dating violence can often go…
Help available for silent victims of family violence
By Melissa G. Rodriguez, HCWC Director of Community Partnerships Recently, Texas Council on Family Violence published its annual “Honoring Texas…
Rural communities respond to domestic violence
By Chantal Pierre, MSW and Legal Advocate in the Counseling & Resource Center at HCWC Frequently we hear of news stories focusing on how poverty, unemployment and…
Limited housing, few options for abuse survivors
By Holly Cunningham-Kizer The most common questions asked about victims of domestic violence are, “Why…