Office of Victim Assistance and Safe Environment

Recent Newspaper Columns

Summer with the Children – Being a parent is not an easy thing, it has to be the hardest job on earth. To make it easier, we have to remember that children are children. When you feel inpatient, when you are angry and frustrated with your children, just tell yourself they are kids and that is what kids do.
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Creating a Safe Environment – A review of what the Archdiocese of San Antonio is doing to create a safe environment within our parishes and Catholic Schools. The Archdiocese wants every child and youth to be safe from harm within our community.
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Parenting & Anger – Techniques to help a parent not allow themselves to lose control once they become angry with the children. When a parent is able to deal with their his or her anger appropriately, they will model that behavior to their children.
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My New Year’s Resolution – Three resolutions to make a better parent; it’s time to look past ourselves and focus on our what matters most our children and our families.
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Sexting – A rising concern that is taking place within our schools in the presence and usage of cell phones for sexual misconduct. A behavior known as sexting is a serious issue for many school officials and parents.
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Violence Against the Elderly – Violence is a destructive force that can grip families and communities. As Catholics, we must make it our mission to do all we can to prevent violence against the elderly and disabilities within our community.
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To Spank or Not to Spank – Is spanking a child wrong or right? Who is right?
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Gang Violence – For the past 2 decades, gang violence has slowly crept into every community in the country. By helping troubled youth, the Church can do wonders in illuminating the gang problems that have gripped our community.
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Understanding Violence: Where Violence Comes From – We are surrounded by violence on a daily basis. There are 2 major theories that explain why an indivicual becomes violent; the psychosocial perspective and the biological perspective.
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Director: Mr. Steve Martinez
1201 Donaldson
San Antonio, Texas 78228
210.734.7786 or 1.877.700.1888