Victim Services

1010 Waugh Drive, Houston TX
P: 713.528.6798

Domestic Violence Hotline:
(713) 528-2121

Sexual Assault Hotline:
(713) 528-RAPE (7273)

Houston Area Woman's Center

The Houston Area Women's Center serves thousands of women, children and families each year escaping domestic violence, sexual assault or sex trafficking. We help survivors transform their lives, free from violence. Because of their courage, we are convinced that this crisis can and must be stopped.

Office of the District Attorney

Our Mission Statement:

The Harris County District Attorney's Office is dedicated to making our community safer through evidence-based prosecution and equal justice for all. This means guaranteeing a fair process to obtain a just result for the victim, the accused and the community in every case.

HCDAO is guided by a core set of principles that shape policy change and resulted in the implementation of new program initiatives. Because difficult decisions arise every day during the administration of justice, the District Attorney and her staff rely upon these principles in seeking fair and equal justice for the people of Harris County.

The Bridge Over Troubled Water

Contact Us

24-Hour Hotline: 713-473-2801
Baytown Office
8203 John Martin Rd.
Baytown, Texas 77521
281-420-5600

Pasadena Office
3811 Allen Genoa Rd.
Pasadena, TX 77504
713-472-0753

The Bridge Over Troubled Water

Our Mission

To offer support, provide safety and prevent domestic and sexual violence.

Why We Are Here

We believe everyone has a right to live a life without violence and to walk in their full potential as a human without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, ability, sexual orientation, religion, or political beliefs.

Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

2990 Richmond Ave., Ste. 550
Houston, TX 77098

(281) 400-3680

Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

The Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) is an accredited 501(c)(3) organization serving the Harris County area.

HCDVCC is guided by charity, safety, honesty, & respect.

We create collaborations that: increase DV victim safety, hold perpetrators of DV criminally accountable, and maximize community resources.

Our Mission
To improve Harris County's response to domestic violence, we lead efforts to build collaborative systems and innovative programs that increase access to services and safety.

Our Vision
We envision a community where all persons have relationships that are safe, healthy, and free from domestic violence.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

PO Box 90249
Austin, Texas 78709
Administrative Line: 737-225-3150

National Domestic Violence Hotline

24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

Contacts to The Hotline can expect highly-trained, expert advocates to offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages.

Harris County Sheriff's Office

1200 Baker Street Houston, TX

Emergency: 9-1-1

Sheriff.Gonzalez@sheriff.hctx.net

Non-Emergency: (713) 221-6000

Incarcerated Person Information: (713) 755-5300

Information Line: (346) 286-1600

Harris County Sheriff's Office

The Texas Legislature, recognizing the need for identification of victims of crime and citizens who suffer personal injury or death in the prevention of crime of the apprehension of criminals, established the CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION ACT to ease the financial and emotional burdens suffered by innocent victims. The Crime Victims Assistance Unit provides services such as Criminal Justice Support, assistance in applying for Crime Victim's compensation, legal aid and financial assistance. You can contact the Crime Victims Unit at (713) 274-9369.

Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library Domestic and Family Violence Resources

If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. These hotlines and organizations are free and accessible to anyone who is struggling.

Houston Police Department Family Violence Services

The Houston Police Department is committed to holding domestic violence offenders accountable, supporting survivors of these crimes in finding resources and preventing future violence.

The Family Violence Unit believes that arrest may be a temporary solution for survivors who want to end abusive relationships. We therefore encourage survivors to contact the department's Victim Services Division at (713)-308-0080 and speak with a victim advocate for assistance with legal referral resources, counseling resources, U Visa information and questions regarding Crime Victims' Compensation.

The Family Violence Unit encourage survivors to obtain further assistance from our non-profit community service agencies for helpful ways to navigate resources, especially if you choose to leave your relationship. Exploring resources such as counseling, shelter information, alternative legal assistance involving divorce, child custody issues, and protective orders, may enhance the survivor's safety. Survivors are encouraged to formulate a safety plan with victim-centered domestic violence victim advocates.

Harris County Domestic Violence Intervention Program

Are you struggling with words and actions which hurt those you love? At AVDA, not only do we provide services for domestic violence victims, but we also believe change is possible for those who are abusive. We are dedicated to serving our clients to the fullest extent with our Harris County domestic violence intervention program. Our domestic battering intervention program in Harris County helps participants to identify and stop abusive and controlling behavior through intervention, prevention, education, and rehabilitation.

AVDA’s Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) has four phases, all of which are available in both Spanish and English. Limited scholarships may be available based on income.

Houston Bar Association Domestic Violence Services

The mission of the Houston Bar Association is to serve the needs of Houston-area lawyers and enhance the legal profession through promoting:

Professionalism
Access to justice
The rule of law
Equality and inclusion in the legal profession
Legal education for the profession and the public
Service to our community through law-related or high-impact and high-involvement projects

Harris County Public Health Community Health and Violence Prevention Services

Community Health and Violence Prevention Services (CHVPS) Division uses public health approaches to prevent violence in Harris County and is comprised of two programs — the Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART) pilot program and the Relentless Interrupters Serving Everyone (RISE) program (absorbing the former Community and Hospital violence prevention programs)

For More Information

Email: ViolencePrevention@phs.hctx.net

Phone: (713) 274-4877