IDVSA

Advancing knowledge about interpersonal violence through research, education, and service

[IDVSA @UT_IDVSA]

@UT_IDVSA working with Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force to improve sexual assault service delivery in TX. New research study directly from survivors' stories. https://t.co/B4go4Uulfs @DonnaHowardTX @TAASA @CACofTexas @IC2Institute @TexasSteveHicks

[Travis County District Attorney's Office @DATravisCounty]

Today Travis County DA José Garza addressed the Austin City Council during their council session and expressed his support for their settlement in the class-action lawsuit filed by survivors of sexual assault.

[Allies Against Slavery @alliesatx]

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[Travis County District Attorney's Office @DATravisCounty]

Today, Travis County DA’s Office Spotlights Neva Fernandez, Director of Victim Services Unit.
On October 28, 2021, @JosePGarza appointed Neva Fernandez to lead the new unit with the mission to prioritize the needs of victims across all departments within the DA’s Office.

[Travis County District Attorney's Office @DATravisCounty]

Travis County DA’s Office Spotlight: Erin Martinson, Director of Special Victims Unit. At the beginning of the year, @JosePGarza appointed Erin Martinson to lead the unit addressing family violence, child welfare, and sexual assault cases.

[IDVSA @UT_IDVSA]

@UT_IDVSA Great discussion planned by @AFSSAustin @SAFEatx & @UTaustinVAV- FB Live: Serving Survivors at the Margins-underserved survivors, including those identifying as immigrants, refugees, disabled, LGBTQIA+ and/or students.
Thurs.10.28.21 6-7 pm
https://t.co/txaOibaV9q

[IDVSA @UT_IDVSA]

#DVAM Kendra Scott is raising awareness & funds through the Austin/Travis County Family Violence Task Force. Flagship store (3800 N. Lamar, 78756) from 4:00 to 6:00pm Friday (10/29) & online https://t.co/e0FTfwTmsZ Friday- Saturday (10/30).

[IDVSA @UT_IDVSA]

@UT_IDVSA join Director @noelbusch for her 11/10 (noon-1:30 CST) presentation Improving Responses to Sexual Assault at the 2021 Festival of Social Science- 300 events across the UK, delivered by 34 universities. https://t.co/QIOewVAkHW

[IDVSA @UT_IDVSA]

@UT_IDVSA
researchers are co-presenting a no-cost 1.5-hour workshop 11/10/21 (noon-1:30 CST) entitled, Improving Responses to Sexual Assault. Part of the University of Surrey Festival of Social Science 2021. Lots of excellent sessions. Register: https://t.co/AxtAg9aAwI

[TCFV @TexasCouncilFV]

It's #DVAM and we want to honor the dedicated advocates supporting survivors in Texas! Our Wellness Wednesday posts in October will provide gentle reminders for all advocates out there to offer themselves the care and compassion they offer survivors every day!
#WellnessWednesdays

[National Domestic Violence Hotline @ndvh]

#1Thing we want you to know this #DVAM: it’s not selfish to take time for yourself! Whether you’re taking a walk, listening to music, or playing with your dog, there’s no wrong day to observe #SelfcareSunday. #DVAM2021

[IDVSA @UT_IDVSA]

@UT_IDVSA we honor all survivors and victims of #IPV. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

[IDVSA @UT_IDVSA]

New @ADL report "Hate is No Game: Harassment and Positive Social Experiences in Online Games 2021" Largest increases in identity-based harassment among adult respondents who identified as women, Black or African American, and Asian American. https://t.co/fIkRhDNqjy @ADLAustin

[TAASA @TAASA]

#txlege #SB8

[IDVSA @UT_IDVSA]

@ReallyAmerican1 An @UT_IDVSA report shows 10% of Texas sexual assaults (SA) end in pregnancy. 6.3 million adult Texans have experienced some form of SA in their lifetime. 70% of SA in Texas are committed by someone known or related to the victim. Learn more https://t.co/3yWakp4gKw

[IDVSA @UT_IDVSA]

@KXAN_News An
@UT_IDVSA report shows 10% of Texas sexual assaults (SA) end in pregnancy. 6.3 million adult Texans have experienced some form of SA in their lifetime. 70% of SA in Texas are committed by someone known or related to the victim. Learn more https://t.co/3yWakoMFlW

[IDVSA @UT_IDVSA]

An @UT_IDVSA report shows 10% of Texas sexual assaults (SA) end in pregnancy. 6.3 million adult Texans have experienced some form of SA in their lifetime. 70% of SA in Texas are committed by someone known or related to the victim. Learn more https://t.co/3yWakp4gKw

[IDVSA @UT_IDVSA]

@UT_IDVSA is recruiting for a TX Sexual Assault Survivor Study to improve TX services for sexual assault survivors. Please help us spread the word. @TAASA @laviniamasters @DayaHouston @NSVRC @BreneBrown @noelbusch @IC2Institute https://t.co/DgrDengBQl

[IDVSA @UT_IDVSA]

@SharonLWood @UTAustin @JCHartzell Congratulations Dr. Wood. So proud of you!! I know you will serve us well!