Family Violence Unit
Our Family Violence Unit assists with survivors of family violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and child abuse.
What is Family Violence?
Family Violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.
These behaviors can be ones that physically harm, cause fear, prevent a partner from doing what they want, or force them to behave in ways they don't want.
What is Human Trafficking?
Human Trafficking is a violation of human rights in which victims are exploited for either labor or sexual acts for profit.
Sex Trafficking is when an individual uses force, fraud, or coercion to recruit, harbor, transport, provision, obtain, patronize, or solicit someone else for a commercial sex act.
What We Do to Help Break the Cycle
24/7 Crisis Hotline
Comprehensive Case Management
Safety Planning
Danger Assessments
Pro-Se Protective Order Assistance
Court Accompaniment
Crime Victims' Compensation
Hospital Accompaniment
One-on-One Advocacy
Resources and Referrals
Community Resource Closet
Support Group
Outreach and Education
Women's Support Group
We administer a weekly Family Violence Awareness, Safety, and Prevention Support Group for survivors in the Central Texas area. Registration is free of charge. Contact one of our Family Violence Unit Case Managers for more information.
THE PREVALENCE OF FAMILY VIOLENCE
IN TEXAS
Help Us Assist Survivors!
Our Family Violence Unit has an Amazon Wishlist! Every item purchased goes directly into the hands of the survivors who need them.
Contact Our Family Violence Unit
Samantha Chavez
Family Violence Unit Advocate
254-444-9523
samantha@awarecentraltexas
Alexandrea Long
Family Violence Unit Counselor