What is Y’alloween?
What is Y'alloween? October 4, 2022 | Fox 26 Watch video
State and local officials speak on efforts to prevent domestic violence; launch billboard campaign for awareness month
State and local officials speak on efforts to prevent domestic violence; launch billboard campaign for awareness month October 4, 2022 | KPRC See article
Local teen’s ‘Y’alloween’ nonprofit gives costumes to kids affected by domestic violence
Local teen’s ‘Y'alloween’ nonprofit gives costumes to kids affected by domestic violence October 8, 2022 | Houston Chronicle See article
AVDA’s Maisha Colter on the impacts of technology on domestic violence
AVDA's Maisha Colter on the impacts of technology on domestic violence October 5, 2022 | NewsWest 9 See article
AVDA’s Marie Jacinto on ABC13 Houston
AVDA Community Awareness and Prevention Director Marie Jacinto discusses safety planning for DV victims with Channel 13's Mayra Moreno. See video
AVDA’s Wendy Arias on Estrella-TV
AVDA Client Advocate Wendy Arias was interviewed about family violence red flags and the importance of safety planning for victims. See video
AVDA Trauma Counselor Mayra Mendez on Univision
Univision: May is Mental Health Awareness Month See video
AVDA CEO Maisha Colter featured in “Houston Lawyer”
"Celebrating Local Women Attorneys and Their Impact as Changemakers," Houston Lawyer, January/February 2022 See article
Understanding Teen Dating Abuse, Swoon Magazine
"Understanding Teen Dating Abuse," February 2022 issue of Swoon Magazine View article
Maisha Colter & Erika Rivera on Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall
Houston Newsmakers: Teen domestic violence can be deadly See video
AVDA’s Wendy Arias on Estrella-TV
Estrella-TV Reports on Teen Dating Violence & Fatality See video
Estrella-TV at AVDA’s Spirit of Giving
Noticias 61's Jessica Guerrero interviews an AVDA client and Director of Advocacy Services Brenda Estrada (in Spanish) See video
“Spring Mother Killed by Boyfriend” ABC13 Interview with AVDA CEO Maisha Colter
"Spring mother of five was pregnant when killed by longtime boyfriend," ABC13, November 24, 2021 See story
“The Cost Of COVID: A Look At How The Pandemic Affected Victims, Survivors Of Intimate Partner Violence,” | Black Information Network
The Cost Of COVID: A Look At How The Pandemic Impacted Domestic Violence by Cherranda Smith, Black Information News, November 12, 2021 Read full article
iHeartRadio “Houston PA” Interview with AVDA CEO Maisha Colter.
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“Contigo en la Comunidad,” Univision. Interview with AVDA Client Advocate Wendy Arias
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Texas’ domestic violence deaths skyrocketed during COVID. A Houston non-profit honors the victims
Texas' domestic violence deaths skyrocketed during COVID. A Houston non-profit honors the victims By Amber Elliott, Houston Chronicle, October 18, 2021 Read Full Article
Astros Owner Jim Crane Opens Up His Swanky Downtown Houston Restaurant to Help Domestic Violence Victims
Astros Owner Jim Crane Opens Up His Swanky Downtown Houston Restaurant to Help Domestic Violence Victims By Shelby Hodge, PaperCity, October 7, 2021 Read Full Article
Hearts and pocketbooks opened during domestic violence awareness month to support AVDA at Honoring Texas Victims Dinner
Hearts and pocketbooks opened during domestic violence awareness month to support AVDA at Honoring Texas Victims Dinner October 5, 2021 - The Social Book Read Full Article
NBC Digital, “Surge in life-or-death calls takes toll on domestic violence crisis line workers,” Interview with AVDA Client Advocate Wendy Arias
Surge in life-or-death calls takes toll on domestic violence crisis line workers By Jean Lee, NBC News, October 2, 2021 Read Full Article
Houston Newsmakers: Drastic increase in domestic violence since pandemic began
Houston Newsmakers: Drastic increase in domestic violence since pandemic began October 2, 2021 - click2houston.com Read Full Article
“Party in the Park,” The Buzz Magazines
The inaugural Party in the Park benefiting AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse) will take place at Evelyn’s Park on Oct. 16, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. By JORDAN MAGAZINER STEINFELD, The Buzz Magazines, September 27, 2021 Read Full Article
ABC13 News interview with Maisha Colter regarding Gabby Petito case
Video showing Gabby Petito questioned by police showed indicators of potential abuse, advocate says By Brooke Taylor, ABC13 News, September 25, 2021 Read Full Article
Isiah Factor Uncensored, Fox26, Panel discussion including AVDA CEO Maisha Colter
Questions surrounding case of missing Gabby Petito By Isiah Carey, FOX26, September 20, 2021 Read Full Article
“Advocates Cite Lack of Courtroom Support,” Houston Chronicle interview with Maisha Colter
Advocates say courts are failing domestic violence victims after 24-year-old mother's death By Samantha Ketterer, Houston Chronicle, August 16, 2021 Read Full Article
Telemundo interview with AVDA Client Advocate Wendy Arias
Mujer de Katy resulta muerta en aparente caso de violencia doméstica By TELEMUNDO HOUSTON, July 30, 2021 Read Full Article
ABC13 interview with AVDA CEO Maisha Colter
Man and pregnant woman shot to death at soccer tournament in Harris Co., deputies say By Roxie Bustamante and Brooke Taylor, ABC13 News, July 27, 2021 Read Full Article
NYTimes: Who Bears Witness to a Hidden Epidemic?
The New York Times Opinion: “Who Bears Witness to a Hidden Epidemic?” July 14, 2020 - NYTimes.com Read Full Article
Interview with AVDA CEO Maisha Colter, 1A, National Public Radio
Interview with AVDA CEO Maisha Colter, 1A April 6, 2020 - National Public Radio Read Full Article
Interview with AVDA CEO Maisha Colter, Houston Chronicle Editorial
Interview with AVDA CEO Maisha Colter, Houston Chronicle Editorial May 21, 2020 - HoustonChronicle.com Read Full Article
