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The UTMB Police Department cares about you and your family's safety. With this in mind we would like to provide you with information on a sensitive topic - Family Violence. Unfortunately Family Violence does exist.
In 2002, a statewide polling on prevalence and attitudes on domestic violence was conducted by The Texas Council on Family Violence. Below are some of the findings:
- 74% of all Texans have either themselves, a family member and/or a friend have experienced some form of domestic violence.
- 47% of all Texans report having personally experienced at least one form of domestic violence, either severe, verbal and/or forced isolation from friends and family at some point in their lifetime.
- 31% of all Texans report that they have been severely abused at some point in their lifetime. Women report severe abuse at a higher rate than men.
- 75% of all Texans report that they would be likely to call the police if they were to experience some form of domestic violence. Yet only 20% indicated that they actually did call the police when they or a family member experienced domestic violence.
- 73% of all Texans believe that domestic violence is a serious problem in Texas.
- 84% percent of all Texans report that they believe they can personally do something about domestic violence.
- 78% of all Texans said they would be more likely to vote for a political candidate who helped victims of domestic violence.
- 74% of all Texans recall recent communications concerning domestic violence.
As you can see from these numbers there are some major concerns in Texas. The 2009 statistics show that things have not gotten any better.
2009 in Texas at a Glance (See the Victim stories)
- 196,713 Family Violence Incidents
- 111 women killed by their intimate partner
- 12,213 Adults received shelter from their abusive relationships
- 15,905 children received shelter
If you feel you or someone you know may be the victim of Family Violence, please contact your local police agency immediately for help.
If on campus, additional information can be obtained from the UTMB Police Department. To speak with an officer please contact us at (409)772-2691. If you would prefer printed information please stop by room 1.114 in the Administration building.
Information is also available at The Texas Council on Family Violence website. Here you will find may resources to provide you or someone you know with help.
Below is help centers for Galveston and Harris County. Remember there is help out there. Don't be afraid to ask.
Galveston County |
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Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County FV 24-Hour Emergency Shelter |
Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County 150 Gulf Freeway |
Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County Outreach Outreach Center |
Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County Outreach Outreach Center |
Bay Area Turning PointFV 24-Hour Emergency Shelter |
Bay Area Turning Point-OutreachOutreach Center |
Cease Addiction NowCommunity Partner |
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Harris County |
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Aid to Victims of Domestic AbuseNon-Residential Center |
Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (BIPP)BIPP |
American Society of Family Counseling, Inc.Community Partner |
Asians Against Domestic AbuseCommunity Partner |
Bay Area Turning PointFV 24-Hour Emergency Shelter |
Bay Area Turning Point-OutreachOutreach Center |
Cease Addiction NowCommunity Partner |
Domestic Violence Institute of TexasCommunity Partner |
FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling CenterFV 24-Hour Emergency Shelter |
First Intervention CounselingBIPP |
Guardians of HopeCommunity Partner |
Harris County District Attorney's OfficeCommunity Partner |
Houston Area Women's CenterFV 24-Hour Emergency Shelter |
Innovations Counseling and ConsultingCommunity Partner |
Montrose Counseling CenterNon-Residential Center |
New Horizon Family CenterFV 24-Hour Emergency Shelter |
North Channel CoalitionFV 24-Hour Emergency Shelter |
Spring Counseling CenterBIPP |
The Bridge Over Troubled WatersFV 24-Hour Emergency Shelter |
Sherrian MorganCommunity Partner |
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