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Austin Diocese Implicated in Child Abuse Suit
John Doe claims he was victim of sexual abuse in the Seventies
"...the seventh Austin-based priest to be accused of sexual abuse (according to the Database of Publicly Accused Priests in..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Grassroots Leadership Responds to Abuse Accusations
Activist claims Grassroots staffer verbally abused her and others
"...a lengthy post detailing the emotional, sexual, and verbal abuse she says she received from Alejandro Caceres of Grassroots..."

Dec. 5, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Travis D.A. Announces New Policies to Support Rape, Abuse Survivors
D.A.’s Office commits to culture change to aid access to justice
"...to better support survivors of “interpersonal violence,” including domestic abuse and sexual assault...."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Appeal Filed for Fran Keller: The Oak Hill Daycare 'Ritual Abuse' Fiasco
Appeal cites outdated medical evidence and Brady violation
"...that allegation quickly morphed into an allegation of sexual abuse. Before long, two other children who'd been in care..."

Jan. 14, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Satanic Abuse Scare
By the early Nineties, satanic abuse allegations at day care centers had become a national trend
"...across the country had been charged with ritual sex abuse of children, and 20 day care workers had been..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

East Austin Crescent Sees Spike in Child Abuse
Abuse in Austin / Travis County follows an "East Austin Crescent" pattern that directly corresponds with several risk factors
"...Child abuse is on the rise in Travis County, according to..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

'Ritual Abuse,' the San Antonio Four, and Public Hysteria
San Antonio case shows innocent are still behind bars
"...leave prison after being caught in the satanic child abuse hysteria of the Eighties and Nineties. At least we..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

ACLU, Lambda Legal Back in Court to Halt Trans “Abuse” Investigations
AG Paxton argues investigations should continue while ruling protecting famlies of trans children is appealed
"...Legal are back in court over Gov. Greg Abbott's "abuse" directive, after the state threatened to ignore a ruling..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

T. Don Hutto Abuse Case Goes to FBI
Laura Monterrosa's sexual assault saga continues
"...department for its failure to transparently investigate alleged sexual abuse at T. Don Hutto immigration detention facility in Taylor...."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Whitmire: Substance Abuse Program Is Doing Fine
Women's allegations against a state-run drug program for felony offenders gets short shrift by a Senate committee
"...incarcerated at one of several of the state's Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facilities (aka "SAFPF"), which are charged with..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Government's Ambivalence Toward Prisoner Abuse
"...Editor, Our government’s ambivalence toward prisoner abuse and torture illustrates once again its schizophrenic nature. On..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Postmarks

Austin Trans Youth & Allies Rally Against State “Abuse” Guidelines
About 350 gathered at the Texas Capitol to defend the human rights of trans kids and their families
"...for the state to investigate – as presumed child abuse – any gender ­affirming medical care provided to transgender..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Not Enough Drug Abuse Treatment in Prison
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, just a fraction of the inmates that need treatment actually get it.
"...receive it, researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports this month in the Journal of the American..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Counseling Program for Drug Abuse in Limbo
County officials scrambling to find alternate site for program after East Austin neighbors protested possible lease.
"...find an alternate site for a grant-based drug and substance-abuse counseling program after neighbors protested a possible lease in..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Abuse Is Bad, but War Is Far Worse
"...health alternative based on the principle that both drug abuse and prohibition have the potential to cause harm. Examples..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Postmarks

Drug Abuse Is a Medical Problem
"...They need mentoring not incarcerating. Prisons propagate violence, sexual abuse, and crime. Placing nonviolent drug users in this "breeding..."

July 9, 2007 Postmarks

Substance Abuse and HIV at the Crossroads
"...gay population are chemically dependent (Lesbian & Gay Substance Abuse Planning Group, 1991). Abusing substances increases the risk of..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Column

Austin Chronicle Co-Founder Louis Black Sued for Alleged Harassment, Abuse, and “Sexual Servitude”
Chronicle named co-defendant in suit
"...on for at least five years. She says the abuse continued because she depended on Black financially, and he..."

Oct. 5, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Round Rock ISD Considers Recommendation That Superintendent Leave Amid Abuse Allegations
The latest development in a culture-wars-fueled fight against progressive RRISD Board
"...now spun the known facts into a narrative of abuse and liberal overreach is familiar. Texas Scorecard, the media..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Yendry Talks Magic, Her Reading List, and Shining Light on Domestic Abuse in Latin Culture
Dominican Italian singer brings diverse sound to ACL Fest on Saturday
"...la Rosalía, especially in "Barrio," a song about domestic abuse...."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

State Capitol Sexual Abuse Policies Remain a Work in Progress
After flood of allegations, House and Senate pressed to revise rules
"...D-San Antonio, are among those specifically identified as alleged abusers in this state; both men have denied the allegations...."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Appeal Filed for Fran Keller: The Oak Hill Daycare 'Ritual Abuse' Fiasco
Appeal cites outdated medical evidence and Brady violation

Jan. 18, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Animal Abuse Is Not Entertainment
"...Wallenda,” Arts, Aug. 22], but I don't applaud animal abuse that is unfortunately the cornerstone of Ringling Bros. Circus...."

Aug. 26, 2008 Postmarks

Writer Exposed Widespread Pattern of Abuse
"...notice of such a horrid and widespread problem of abuse. The two pieces were written about SAFPFs and the..."

July 22, 2008 Postmarks

Austin Chronicle Co-Founder Louis Black Sued for Alleged Harassment, Abuse, and “Sexual Servitude”
Chronicle named co-defendant in suit

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Death Row Inmate Fights to Have His Childhood Abuse Considered by a Jury
Anibal Canales’ jury didn’t know him, only his crime
"...judges learned that he had been physically and sexually abused throughout his formative years. At the age of 6,..."

April 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Full Collapse: Rebecca Hall on Madness and Abuse in Resurrection
The Night House star on her latest horrifying role

July 28, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Oak Hill Road Plan Is Taxpayer Abuse
The argument against TxDOT's plan for a freeway flyover at the intersection of U.S. 290 and Texas 71

Sept. 17, 2021 Column by Carol Cespedes

Travis D.A. Announces New Policies to Support Rape, Abuse Survivors
D.A.’s Office commits to culture change to aid access to justice

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Medication-Assisted Therapy to Treat Opioid Abuse
Sponsors unveil new partnership at CommUnityCare clinic

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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