by Tania Cruz | Feb 28, 2024 | Blog
Dating and developing healthy relationships can be difficult for everyone, but especially for people with developmental disabilities. Unfortunately, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and other forms of abuse tend to impact the disabled community at a...
by Tania Cruz | Jan 16, 2024 | Blog
A Win for Human Trafficking Victims: Pornhub Owner’s $1.8 Million Resolution National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, observed every January, is dedicated to raising awareness about human trafficking’s prevalence and impact. It serves as a...
by Tania Cruz | Oct 19, 2023 | News
The Crime Stoppers of Houston ‘Leading the Way to a Safer Houston’ Annual Gala, chaired by Jennifer and Chris ‘Kip’ Hohman, was held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel and raised over $1 million dollars to further the Crime Stoppers...
by Tania Cruz | Sep 29, 2023 | Blog
“If domestic violence was an issue women could solve on their own, it would be solved by now.” When I attended my first Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) partner meeting, one of the other attendees – a long-time victim advocate and expert...
by Tania Cruz | Sep 29, 2023 | Blog
National Night Out is October 3rd this year. This initiative is an annual event that brings neighbors, law enforcement, and community organizations together to foster stronger, safer communities. National Night Out encourages neighbors to get to know one another,...
by Tania Cruz | Sep 20, 2023 | Blog
National Day of Remembrance The National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims, observed annually on September 25th, is a solemn occasion dedicated to honoring and remembering those who have lost their lives to acts of violence. This day serves as a platform for...
by Tania Cruz | Jun 27, 2023 | Blog
As we gear up to celebrate Independence Day on July 4th, it’s important to remember that safety should always be a top priority. This festive holiday brings us together to commemorate the birth of our nation, but it’s crucial to take precautions and be...
by Tania Cruz | Apr 14, 2023 | Blog
Did you know? Dogs can develop heat stroke in as little as 30 minutes and can die within an hour of experiencing heat stroke. Both temperature and humidity can play a large part in the risk of head stroke...
by Tania Cruz | Mar 6, 2023 | Blog
https://crime-stoppers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Sequence-01.mp4 On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, the popular social media platform TikTok announced they would be implementing a new feature, which will automatically set a 60-minute daily screen time limit for...
by Tania Cruz | Jan 26, 2023 | Blog
For the month of February, Crime Stoppers focuses on the issue of Teen Dating Violence (TDV). Also called intimate partner violence, TDV includes physical, psychological, sexual, and electronic abuse, and can happen with a current or former partner. Teens often think...