Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 9 minutes ago
Welcome to La Mesa, the official podcast of the City of San Antonio. At La Mesa, everyone is invited to the table – whether they’re working from inside or outside city government to better the community.
In this episode, panelists revisit domestic violence in San Antonio. For many survivors, the path to safety may not be an easy one. Leaving an abusive relationship can mean losing your home, your income, or your sense of stability. In fact, domestic violence is one of the leading causes of homelessness among women and families across the country — and…right here in our own city.
Panelists:
Paige Theriot, Director of Residential Services, Family Violence Prevention Services, The Battered Women and Children's Shelter
Judith Marie Adrade, Program Coordinator at Close to Home
Kathy Lacy, Human Services Administrator, City of San Antonio Homeless Services and Strategy Department
Moderator: Rick Gipprich, Jr, Program Coordinator, Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence
Welcome to La Mesa, the official podcast of the City of San Antonio. At La Mesa, everyone is invited to the table – whether they’re working from inside or outside city government to better the community.
In this episode, panelists revisit domestic violence in San Antonio. For many survivors, the path to safety may not be an easy one. Leaving an abusive relationship can mean losing your home, your income, or your sense of stability. In fact, domestic violence is one of the leading causes of homelessness among women and families across the country — and…right here in our own city.
Panelists:
Paige Theriot, Director of Residential Services, Family Violence Prevention Services, The Battered Women and Children's Shelter
Judith Marie Adrade, Program Coordinator at Close to Home
Kathy Lacy, Human Services Administrator, City of San Antonio Homeless Services and Strategy Department
Moderator: Rick Gipprich, Jr, Program Coordinator, Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence
