A Northeast Independent School District parent is taking legal action after her child said his teacher slammed him to the ground.

Bexar County leads the state for reported elder abuse cases and suggests more cases that go unreported.

Here are 5 takeaways from our town hall discussion about elder abuse

The older brother of 4-year-old Benjamin Cervera loves art and drawing trees. But the picture he painted of his stepmother, Miranda Casarez, in a Bexar County courtroom on Thursday was dark.

Cambodian authorities are investigating the abuse of monkeys at the famous Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site.

San Antonio police have arrested a caretaker at a state living facility who they believe attacked one of the residents. They say the victim, who has disabilities, was punched and kicked in her face.

Elder abuse will not go away on its own; education and reporting abuse is key to prevention.

An investigation by Maryland’s attorney general has identified 158 Roman Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore accused of sexually and physically abusing more than 600 victims over the past 80 years.

A child’s father and step-mother have been arrested in connection with the death of their 4-year-old son in August 2021, according to police.

A man is in custody after he admitted to detectives that he had been sexually abusing a child, according to Live Oak Police.

SAN ANTONIO – A transitional housing program that opened two years ago is seeing its first graduates. The My Mariposa program started in 2019 to help women who were victims of human trafficking, sexual assault and domestic violence. Francis reached a point where she needed to get out, and she needed help. The My Mariposa program houses up to 20 women. She hopes to run her own program someday to help walk women out of their trauma and into better lives.

‘Do you need help?’ Orlando restaurant manager uses secret sign to help rescue abused boy, police sayORLANDO, Fla. – An 11-year-old boy in Florida is now safe thanks to a waitress in Orlando. “I asked them if something was wrong with the order because the food for the boy was missing,” Carvalho told police. Carvalho said the man at the table said the boy would be eating at home that night and that everything was fine. An OPD officer who joined Carvalho in the interview video said police interviewed the parents and the child at the restaurant. WKMG in Orlando reported that the boy told police he didn’t get to eat on a regular basis as a form of punishment.

Converse – A Converse family is hoping their mother’s death encourages other victims of domestic violence to speak up. Latoucha Green was a Sergeant First Class Army Combat Medic and was known for her strong personality. Sadly, the next day, after suffering from bruises, a brain bleed and having to be placed on a ventilator to breathe, Latoucha Green passed away. She said she hopes her mother’s story encourages other victims of domestic violence to get out and speak up. “If you are being hurt by someone at home, let someone know,” Dezymber Green said.