Getting help in Austin, Texas

FAMILY VIOLENCE

I am the child in the family. What can I do?

You are not alone!

Remember to keep yourself SAFE

Stay out of the fight
Ask someone for help
Find a safe adult
Everyone knows it's not your fault!

It is sad, but there are other kids living in homes where there is fighting and violence. They sometimes feel scared, angry, lonely, frustrated, and confused.

Some kids have trouble in school and find that it is hard to concentrate. Other kids get into fights or get in lots of trouble at home, school, or in their neighborhood.

There are other kids who try to be perfect because they think that might keep them or their parent from getting hurt.

No matter how you feel, it is not okay for you to live in a violent home, and you and your family deserves help.

If you want to talk to someone right now you can call the Teen Helpline at 441-8336..

 

  I am a child in the family
My family is experiencing violence
I would like to

 

Legal Services Links:
Travis County Attorney's Office
Travis County District Attorney's Office
Legal Aid of Central Texas
Women's Advocacy Project

Social Services Links:
APD Victim Services
TCSO Victim Services
SafePlace: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survival Center
Austin Child Guidance Center

Additional Resources:

Domestic Violence Hotlines and Resources

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Violence Against Women Office

Violence Agaianst Men and Women

Family Violence Awareness Page

Husband Battering

Child Abuse:

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information

Prevent Child Abuse America

National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect

Child Abuse Yellow Pages

Family Violence

Child Abuse

Traffic Accidents and Fatalities

Legal Support and Information