IDVSA we celebrate & honor Opal Lee, who worked tirelessly to make Juneteenth become a national holiday. “None of us are free till we’re all free.” She is right. The power of one individual who seeks justice & peace is mighty. npr.org/2021/06/17/100…

IDVSA Publishing New Sexual Assault Response Tools for law enforcement, prosecutors, and advocates. These videos will help professionals better understand the science, myths, and psychology surrounding sexual assault. #supportsurvivors Noel BuschArmendariz bit.ly/2UkxnDt

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 Dr. Lavinia B. Masters : THE LAVINIA MASTERS ACT Daya Houston National Sexual Violence Resource Center Brené Brown Noel BuschArmendariz IC² Institute bit.ly/3h5cHae

An 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 bit.ly/3tqCpfl

#txlege #SB8

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. bit.ly/3udKgNO ADL Austin

IDVSA we honor all survivors and victims of #IPV. #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

#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

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

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: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/search

IDVSA join Director Noel BuschArmendariz 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. bit.ly/3BdiSBa

#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 kendrascott.com Friday- Saturday (10/30).

IDVSA Great discussion planned by AFSSA (Asian Family Support Services of Austin) SAFE & @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 bit.ly/3EpX4V7

When you join the Lightkeepers Collective, you support a network of people working to identify the root causes of trafficking and work toward prevention. Learn how you can partner and support the field professionals who use Lighthouse using the link in our bio!

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

Today, Travis County DA’s Office Spotlights Neva Fernandez, Director of Victim Services Unit. On October 28, 2021, DA José Garza 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.

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.

IDVSA working with Sexual Assault Survivors' Task Force to improve sexual assault service delivery in TX. New research study directly from survivors' stories. bit.ly/3IYkMtI Donna Howard TAASA Children's Advocacy Centers of Texas IC² Institute @TexasSteveHicks