{"id":465595,"date":"2025-12-23T01:51:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T01:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/465595\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T01:51:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T01:51:11","slug":"domestic-violence-cases-rise-in-bexar-county-as-advocates-warn-of-dangerous-patterns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/465595\/","title":{"rendered":"Domestic violence cases rise in Bexar County as advocates warn of dangerous patterns"},"content":{"rendered":"

In January, the Bexar County Sheriff\u2019s Office filed 194 domestic violence reports. That number climbed steadily through the year, peaking at 276 calls in October.<\/p>\n

SAN ANTONIO \u2014 While domestic violence incident are on the rise in Bexar County, advocates are reigniting conversations about prevention and protection, especially in light of recent shootings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In January, the Bexar County Sheriff\u2019s Office filed 194 domestic violence reports. That number climbed steadily through the year, peaking at 276 calls in October, before declining slightly to 233 in November.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Family Violence Prevention Services (FVPS)<\/a> President and CEO Marta Pelaez noted the numbers tell a troubling story.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is an upward trend on domestic violence,\u201d Pelaez said. \u201cThey want to appropriate the victim. It\u2019s all about treating the victim as property.\u201d<\/p>\n

The dangers associated with domestic violence were highlighted Sunday during a violent incident in north Bexar County along the 700 block of Tecumseh Drive.<\/a> Authorities said suspect Jose Fernandez-Solano forced his way into the home of his estranged family. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said a woman was able to escape with her two young children and call 911 unharmed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

When deputies attempted to make contact with the suspect, officials say Fernandez-Solano opened fire, injuring two deputies. The suspect was later killed during a shootout with law enforcement. The injured deputies are expected to recover.<\/p>\n

Pelaez points to FVPS’ Battered Women and Children\u2019s Shelter as a critical lifeline for families escaping violent situations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe demographic of the person that comes to the shelter is a mother between 36 and 38 years old that comes in the company of three children,\u201d Pelaez said. \u201cThat family will be saved.\u201d<\/p>\n

The shelter provides legal assistance, counseling services, and long-term support aimed at helping survivors rebuild their lives.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is our hope and our goal to bring that family to self-sufficiency, independence, and a lot of learning about domestic violence,\u201d Pelaez said.<\/p>\n

Advocates say prevention must also focus on education, particularly for young people. Pelaez says children exposed to domestic violence often experience lasting trauma, making awareness and early intervention essential.<\/p>\n

\u201cA child who is exposed to domestic violence is a very traumatized child,\u201d Pelaez said. \u201cRaising awareness is a responsibility that we all have in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite legal barriers that limit domestic violence education in classrooms, advocates remain hopeful that continued community engagement can help break the cycle of abuse.<\/p>\n

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