In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...details of a rape to the detective investigating the assault. Critically, counselors say, their work is entirely “client-led.” They..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

DogMan

A thief survives an abusive childhood to forge a soulful connection with canines

"...status due to his long history of allegations of sexual impropriety and assault)...."

March 29, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: An Army of Women

Rousing doc about survivors is a potent call to action

"...Police Department were sued in federal court for mishandling sexual assault cases by a group of survivors, who were..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

Here’s How Art Acevedo’s Hiring and Ultimate Refusal Played Out

Timeline: how city hall insiders communicated with Acevedo

"...to his leadership failures around how APD responded to sexual assaults and the mismanagement of the department’s DNA lab...."

March 8, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

An Army of Women Tells the Story of a Criminal Justice Crusade in Austin

Julie Lunde Lillesæter shines a light on the women who made Austin a better place for rape survivors

"...how Austin and Travis County treat survivors and pursue sexual assault cases...."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...resources. The relationship between law enforcement and survivors of sexual assault was in shambles. Creating a safer community by..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Texas Council on Family Violence Names Austin Teen Activist of the Year

AISD senior raises awareness about dating violence

"...classmates organized a walkout to protest the handling of sexual assault cases for local youth. “I saw students with..."

Feb. 14, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Ito embarks on a courageous investigation of her own sexual assault in an improbable attempt to prosecute her high-profile..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How to Have Sex

Un Certain Regard winner explores first sex and consent from the perspective of a British teenager on a holiday in Crete

"...other. It’s a place where the cold nightmare of sexual assault is all too commonplace, while consent becomes clouded..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Study Estimates 64,500 Pregnancies After Rape in States Where Abortion Is Banned

Plus, more than half a million rapes total

"...Control data that a lot of folks who experience sexual assault are living on lower income, are people of..."

Jan. 30, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

How Jesús Garza’s Puzzling Appointment of Art Acevedo Backfired

Acevedo publicly declined the job, but sources say he had little choice

"...to issue a legally mandated apology to survivors of sexual assault at an event (an apology that was the..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...a public apology Tuesday for the past mishandling of sexual assault cases by the Austin Police Department. “We can..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

Travis County District Attorney Announces New Head of Special Victims Unit

She has more than 20 years experience as a prosecutor

"...Victims Unit, which assists victims of family violence and sexual assault. Andrea Austin, who has tried cases for 12..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

After Backlash, Art Acevedo Refuses Job

Council was not happy about decision to hire the former APD chief

"...breaking that the Austin Police Department failed survivors of sexual assault in a myriad ways under his leadership. In..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Why Is Art Acevedo Back Overseeing APD?

City manager picks controversial former chief as top deputy

"...the crime lab shut down, a backlog of untested sexual assault kits developed which eventually grew to more than..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

APD’s Sex Crimes Unit Is Undergoing a Major Overhaul. Here’s What Year One Brought.

The project is led by a plaintiff in suit against APD

"...of litigation over mishandling evidence in a number of sexual assault cases and, on many occasions, closing rape cases..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Maya Wright

Opinion: We Need to Break the Barriers for Texans With Old Records

Maggie Luna, an Austin resident and mom of three, writes about her experience in the Texas prison system and how a rehabilitation center changed her life

"...tumultuous upbringing on the outskirts of Houston. Incidences of sexual assault, homelessness, and addiction led to a cycle of..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by Maggie Luna

Texas Lege Defeats Abbott’s Voucher Plan – Again

Meanwhile, harsh immigration bill succeeds

"...prosecution, as well as victims of sex trafficking and sexual assault. Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, argued to cut off..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Chronicle Co-Founder Louis Black Sued for Alleged Harassment, Abuse, and “Sexual Servitude”

Chronicle named co-defendant in suit

"...influence to coerce [the plaintiff] into a state of sexual servitude under the guise of mentorship.”..."

Oct. 5, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...and female genitals “in a lewd state.” It forbids “sexual gesticulations using accessories or prosthetics.” Anyone convicted of violating..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

APD Chief Joseph Chacon’s Legacy

Assessing the final years of a career that saw a rise from beat cop to chief of police

"...released within 10 days; he rejoined the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team, a collaboration of law..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Four of APD Chief Chacon’s Biggest Controversies

A walk down memory lane

"...County DA José Garza indicted 19 of them for assault with a deadly weapon, Chacon spoke against the indictments,..."

Aug. 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Feds Say Pflugerville ISD Failed to Investigate Rape of a Student at School

Pflugerville ISD disagrees with the Department of Education

"...do a lot of things. They will offer the assaulted student reimbursement; they’ll survey students to gauge the prevalence..."

Aug. 22, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

After Rocky Two Years, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon Will Retire

Chacon joined APD in 1998

"...When Chacon took over APD, the department faced three..."

Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...the conviction rate for violent offenses, including family violence assault, and improvements to the way the D.A.’s Office responds..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Luv Doc: Jesus Is Watching

West Lake left the Luv Doc off the pool party list

"...python, bro," because, even West Lake poolside, that constitutes sexual harassment. In fact, anything that has to be spelled..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Will Expanding SCOTUS Help Fix Post-Roe Texas?

Casar takes on the Supremes

"...Merrick Garland, Brett Kavanaugh got his seat despite credible sexual assault allegations, and Republicans worked to rush Amy Coney..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

APD Says DPS Is Doing Great, but Are They?

DPS won’t tell us where they’re patrolling or who they’re arresting

"...wrote that the weekly average of violent crimes (aggravated assault, murder, sexual assault, and robbery) in 2022 was 89,..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Victims Services Unit Calls on Local Therapists for Help

Unit offers training in EMDR therapy in exchange for pro bono counseling for trauma survivors

"...with the Com­mission for Women and the Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team to provide long-term therapy..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Death Row Inmate Fights to Have His Childhood Abuse Considered by a Jury

Anibal Canales’ jury didn’t know him, only his crime

"...Content warning: sexual assault, violence..."

April 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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