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Houston Area Women's Center
Provides shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and support for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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EligibilitySurvivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
FeesFree
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Vietnamese
Hours24/7 hotline; shelter always open
“If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together”
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How Radio & Discussion Help Fight Sexual Violence on CampusThe University of Montana faced serious problems with sexual assault on campus. Students in a radio class created a special program called The Footbridge Forum to discuss this issue. They brought together parents, officials, students, and athletes to talk about solutions. The panelists learned important facts: rape is about power, not sex. Most rapists seem like 'good guys.' Almost all rape reports are true - very few are fake. Sexual assault gets reported less because victims feel shame. Women actually blame victims more than men do. The panel came up with many suggestions for preventing sexual violence. These include: stop blaming victims, learn how to support victims, teach young people about alcohol and consent, focus on educating boys and men about respect, create zero tolerance policies, and model good behavior. They want everyone in the community to examine their own role and work to eliminate sexual violence. The program shows how deliberation - careful discussion of difficult topics - can help communities address serious problems and find solutions together.
The Landing: Help for Human Trafficking Survivors in HoustonThe Landing is Houston's first drop-in center for people who have been hurt by human trafficking and the sex trade. They help anyone who needs support, even if they haven't been officially called a victim yet. Houston has one of the worst human trafficking problems in America, but less than 2% of victims get help because most services require official identification first. The Landing removes these barriers by welcoming everyone. They operate on Bissonnet Street, a known area for trafficking, and offer three main programs: a drop-in center open 5 days a week with food, counseling, and life skills classes; street outreach to find people who need help; and 24/7 crisis support for young people. Since 2016, they have served over 2,000 clients and provided more than 100,000 services. Their faith-based approach focuses on meeting people where they are and treating everyone with dignity. They offer practical help like job training, GED support, and an Empowerment Program that graduated 43 people in 2023. The Landing believes everyone deserves to be loved, safe, and free.
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Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups5 resourcesYou are hereOrganizationCrisis Text LineText HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 confidential crisis support in English & Spanish. Suicide hotline for anxiety, depression, bullying.
OrganizationYWCA Berkeley/OaklandYWCA Berkeley/Oakland helps women and families stay safe and build strong lives. They offer programs to prevent violence, support families, and help women become leaders in their communities.
ServiceHouston Area Womens CenterThis organization helps people who have been hurt by someone at home or someone they know. They give people a safe place to stay, someone to talk to, and help with legal problems.
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