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@UT_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 @DonnaHowardTX @TAASA @CACofTexas @IC2Institute @TexasSteveHicks

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.

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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 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.

@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 bit.ly/3EpX4V7

#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).

@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. bit.ly/3BdiSBa

@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: festivalofsocialscience.com/events/search

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

#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

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

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 @ADLAustin

#txlege #SB8

@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 bit.ly/3tqCpfl

BREAKING: The Biden administration is preparing to sue Texas over its abortion ban, setting off a federal v. state fight. RT if you think Biden is right to sue Texas.wsj.com/articles/biden…

@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 bit.ly/3tqCpfl

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will "eliminate rape" so victims won't have to have their rapist's baby under the state's new abortion restrictions. trib.al/oo3qoUu

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 bit.ly/3tqCpfl

@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 bit.ly/3h5cHae

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

Incredibly honored and excited to serve as the next Provost of @UTAustin and to work with @JCHartzell to advance our great university in the years ahead. #HookEm #WhatStartsHere