Houston Area Women's Center

Congratulations to Shaz Butte of Highlands Construction on being named to Houston Business Journal's 40 Under 40! Shaz was instrumental in helping raise more than $500K for HAWC as co-chair of our 2023 Believe Luncheon. HAWC is grateful for Shaz’ leadership and commitment to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. https://lnkd.in/gSBKW722 . . . #HAWC #HBJ #HBJ40under40 #Houston

Domestic abuse, also referred to as “domestic violence”, “intimate partner violence”, or “family violence”, is a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one person to gain or maintain power and control over another person through fear and intimidation, often including the threat or use of violence. HAWC offers free, confidential safety planning unique to a survivor's situation. Learn more: hawc.org/safetyplanning #HAWC #DomesticViolence #Houston #SexualAssault #SafetyPlanning

Research shows family violence increases in the wake of natural disasters, and Hurricane Beryl was no exception. HAWC has seen again and again how abusers leverage disasters to exercise increased control and coercion over the lives of survivors. https://ow.ly/B56t50SBTrq . . . #Beryl #Houston #DomesticViolence #HAWC

When you support HAWC, you support survivors. Thank you to Miss Houston Mary Sickler for your continued advocacy. We need you to join efforts to improve what happens when #SurvivorsSpeak. Donate: hawc.org/donate #HAWC #Houston #SexualAssault #Donate

HAWC ensures survivors are seen and heard. It’s up to all of us to ACT when #SurvivorsSpeak. Learn how you can support survivors of sexual assault: hawc.org/survivorsspeak #HAWC #Houston #SexualAssault #Donate

Thank you to ABC13 Houston for keeping survivors of domestic and sexual violence in mind as the extremely generous Houston community stands up to support one another in the aftermath of #Beryl. Support survivors: HAWC.org/donate

Research consistently shows family violence increases in the wake of natural disasters, and #HurricaneBeryl seems to be no exception. During natural disasters and the days following, #DomesticViolence survivors can be trapped inside the home with abusers due to outages and road inaccessibility, making it even more difficult for survivors to seek and access support services and resources. The increase in natural disasters in Houston means a greater need for services, awareness, education, and, ultimately, funding. Support survivors: hawc.org/donate #Beryl #SafetyPlanning #HAWC

HAWC is working overtime and pulling extra resources to support survivors during the aftermath of #HurricaneBeryl. Please consider giving to HAWC to support survivors: HAWC.org/DONATE. The isolation resulting from natural disasters, like #Beryl, makes it even more difficult for #DomesticViolence survivors to seek and access support services and resources. HAWC offers free, individualized #SafetyPlanning through our hotline and chat on our website above.

Listen when #SurvivorsSpeak. We want survivors to know that if and when they do decide to report and/or seek services, they will have an advocate walking alongside them, through HAWC. Join us: https://lnkd.in/g9TnFESf #HAWC #SexualAssault #Houston

Sexual violence is a traumatic personal violation usually committed by someone the survivor trusts, violating their sense of self with life changing consequences. Our hotlines are free, confidential, and available 24/7. Learn more at hawc.org. #HAWC #SexualAssault #Houston #SurvivorsSpeak