Travis D.A. Announces New Policies to Support Rape, Abuse Survivors

D.A.’s Office commits to culture change to aid access to justice

"...major shift in policies and practice to better support survivors of “interpersonal violence,” including domestic abuse and sexual assault...."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

APD Unveils New Interview Rooms For Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

The next step in improving sexual assault investigations in Austin?

"...Violence units unveiled six new interview rooms redesigned with survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and their children in..."

Nov. 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Sexual Assault Survivors Watch Warily as APD Touts Change

Is everything really different under the new police chief?

"...of reported sexual assaults violates the constitutional rights of survivors. That pattern of misconduct, say the survivors who've brought..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Acknowledges Its Debt to Sexual Assault Survivors

Seen and heard

"...as I am, that you had to endure the post-trauma and that our system did not fix those challenges..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

FY 2018 Budget to Help Rape Survivors

City will provide one-time $50,000 allocation to train therapists

"...Advocates for sexual assault survivors are celebrating a $50,000 win after City Council approved..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Rape Kit Backlog Threatens Justice for Survivors

Closed DNA lab delays already strained system

"...to run the required forensic tests, the longer rape survivors – who've decided to press charges – go without..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

New “One-Stop Shop” for Trauma Recovery Is the First in Texas

It opens Nov. 1

"...2021, City Council put $1 million toward funding a trauma recovery center where survivors of violent crime can receive..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors

Plaintiffs cite longstanding malpractice by Austin, Travis County

"...Three local sexual assault survivors on Monday filed a federal class action lawsuit against..."

June 19, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Council Approves Operator for First Trauma Recovery Center in Texas

Safety > punishment

"...is one step closer to opening the first ever trauma recovery center in Texas – a resource that can..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Eighth Street Survivors Still Wait for Resolution From the City and APD

Sixteen months later, civil and criminal cases move slowly

"...Thus, APD responded to the demonstrations, particularly those near..."

Sept. 29, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...in the head. Many are still dealing with the trauma today. It's been said before but it bears repeating:..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

"...Department wants you to help with long-term intervention for survivors of crime. The incentive? Free professional training – cost..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentary

Trauma defines these glimpses into other real lives

"...Best Documentary (Short Subject) selections is undoubtedly one of trauma. Whether their subjects are living in a war zone..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Unbridled

Religion and horses are insufficient therapy for this abuse drama

"...Unbridled, a private program that helps young women overcome trauma by caring for rescued horses. Here Sarah bonds with..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

SAFE Cares

Nonprofit announces program for young survivors of sex trafficking

"...a new project to assist youth and young adult survivors of sexual exploitation...."

Nov. 1, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Texas Legal Services Center's Assertion of Rights Work Gives a Voice to Victims

Advocates stand up for victims' rights

"...justice system to support sexual assault and family violence survivors, so Martinson said it was no surprise when survivor..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Safe Place?

Parties, alcohol, and attitudes are contributing to a high number of sexual assaults in Austin

"...jaws, black eyes, concussions, unwanted pregnancies, and STDs. For survivors, there's nothing sexy about it. Rape Culture ATX..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

TAASA Unveils First-Ever Survivor Advisory Board

Panel offers chance to shape Texas policies on sexual violence

"...the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault is giving rape survivors a way to shape local and state policy that..."

Dec. 8, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Four Women File New Sexual Assault Suit in State Court

Survivors come forward to accuse APD and the D.A.'s Office

"...the new case argues that thousands of local women survivors have been disbelieved, dismissed, and discriminated against by local..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Luv Doc: People in Glass Houses

A truly balls-out commitment to mental health

"...and peaceful energy that I once had before a traumatic experience. Can you help?..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

"Healing Through Art" Fundraiser Gives Patients and Caregivers the Stage

Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative gives cancer survivors a frame to share their stories

"...Cancer Collaborative nonprofit will show the work of cancer survivors who used art therapy as part of their healing..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Arts Feature by Cody Song

Students Rally Behind Earthquake Aid Relief

Student group raised more than $20K for survivors

"...unity is promising, Yazici says the scope of the trauma caused by these earthquakes is hard to fathom. "Even..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Fables of the Reconstruction

Denise Prince reveals her Tractatus 7.

"...the artist has enlisted people who've experienced extreme physical trauma – whether originating in the womb or from some..."

Sept. 15, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott

Who runs the world? Secretaries, spies, and survivors in Lara Prescott's debut novel

"...Kept – secrets of infidelity, espionage, dissent, identity, and trauma – but it's the titular "we" that ends up..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Arts Review by Rosalind Faires

Top 10 Creative Things I Lucked Into in 2014

In 2014, reality and fantasy battled it out in theatre and art that was equally exquisite and unnerving

"...the foundations of identity with huge, unforgettable portraits of physical-trauma survivors decked out in the style of a high-fashion..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Whatcha Doing This Weekend, Austinite?

Here are at least five events you should definitely know about.

"...photo and collage, Denise Prince's Tractatus 7 exhibition of physical-trauma survivors recreating high-fashion Missoni ads, and of course Co-Lab's..."

Sept. 3, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice

Pure H-E Double L

"...dab in the middle of a divorce, or post-divorce trauma survivors. The emphasis here is on families with kids..."

June 18, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...Chen Kercher the right person to help domestic violence survivors as a judge?..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...call. At the hospital, she was directed to the trauma room where she found the child’s mother and stepfather,..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Blood Quantum

Pioneering First Nation zombie film rips the genre away from traditional hands

"...ex-wife Joss (Tailfeathers) find themselves leading a community of survivors, including the First Nations residents who are immune to..."

May 8, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

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