Houston Area Women's Center Opens New 'One Safe Place' Campus for Abuse Survivors

New Campus for Abuse Survivors

• 🏠 The Houston Area Women's Center (HAWC) has unveiled a new 5.5-acre campus named One Safe Place Houston, designed to assist more survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
• 📍 This new campus is the first time non-residents will have access to HAWC's services, offering a disclosed location to ensure survivors feel safe.
• 🔑 The campus features approximately 135 new apartments for survivors, providing a secure place to transition into a home.

Support Services and Programs

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For women with children, the campus will offer K through five HISD classes.
• 💰 An economic empowerment hub is available to help clients manage finances and save money, addressing the prevalent issue of financial abuse.
• 🧠 Survivors can access counseling services and group therapy in the violence prevention resource room and behavioral health room to aid in healing.

Combating Domestic Violence

• ⚠️ Mayor John Whitmire highlighted that domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women and children in Houston.
• 📈 Harris County officials stated that one in four homicides are related to domestic violence, underscoring the critical need for such facilities.
• 🎯 The One Safe Place Houston campus aims to reduce the turnaway rate and save lives by providing essential support and resources.
• 🐶 The center also accommodates pets, recognizing their importance to survivors seeking safety.