The Central Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking works collaboratively to increase public awareness and identification of human trafficking cases while providing comprehensive medical and social services for victims and survivors of trafficking. If you are interested in becoming a partner, please follow the link below.
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Allies Against Slavery
Allies Against Slavery is an Austin based nonprofit that harnesses the power of technology, data and partnerships to protect the freedom and dignity of the most vulnerable in our society.
asian family support services of austin
With the mission of promoting abuse-free Asian communities through advocacy, support, awareness and access to social services, Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) is a nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, that provides assistance to Asian and other immigrant families dealing with domestic violence, sexual assault and trafficking.
Casa marianella
Casa Marianella provides shelter, food and full supportive services to immigrants experiencing homelessness. Two clusters of shelters in renovated houses in residential neighborhoods in East Austin serve women and children escaping violence and adult immigrants.
The Center for child protection
The Center for Child Protection is a nationally accredited children’s advocacy center and the only non-profit in Travis County involved in the investigation of crimes against children. For more than 25 years, the Center has been the first stop for children in Travis County who are suspected victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect and for children who have witnessed a violent crime.
equal justice center
The Equal Justice Center (EJC) is a non-profit law firm and employment justice organization which empowers low-income families, workers, and communities to achieve fair treatment in the workplace, in the justice system, and in our shared society – regardless of immigration status.
magdalene house atx
Magdalene House ATX is a two-year residential program built on holistic care. Their program offers free long-term housing, access to healthcare services and counseling, and job training so that survivors have the opportunity for financial independence. Women become self-sufficient and empowered by living in community.
The Safe Alliance
The SAFE Alliance is a merger of Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace, both long-standing and respected human service agencies in Austin serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence.
Texas alcoholic beverage commission
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, or TABC, is a Texas public agency responsible for regulating, inspecting, and taxing the production, sale, and use of alcoholic beverages within the state.
Texas oag - HTTOC
With the creation of the Human Trafficking and Transnational/Organized Crime Section (HTTOC) of the Office of the Texas Attorney General in 2016, Texas is on the forefront of combating trafficking . HTTOC is tasked with combating human trafficking across Texas, and is responsible for numerous prosecutions of human trafficking cases in our state.
US dEPARTMENT OF LABOR
The United States Department of Labor is a cabinet-level department of the U.S. federal government responsible for occupational safety, wage and hour standards, unemployment insurance benefits, reemployment services, and some economic statistics.
UT - Idvsa
The Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault is a collaboration of partners from The University of Texas at Austin – the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, School of Law, School of Nursing, and the Bureau of Business Research. It the only research institute in the nation that approaches research about interpersonal violence from a multi-disciplinary focus.
american gateways
American Gateways is one of the largest immigration legal services providers in Texas. Their clients receive culturally sensitive, trauma-informed legal representation from start to finish of a case. American Gateways is also the only nonprofit in the state to provide legal orientation, immigration workshops, and pro bono legal representation at four immigrant detention facilities.
Austin police department
Austin Police Department (APD) is the principal law enforcement agency serving Austin. With over 35 specialized units and 2,646 sworn officers, APD is a data driven and intelligence led policing organization focused on the tenets of community policing.
Casa of travis county
CASA of Travis County believes every child who's been abused or neglected deserves to have a dedicated advocate speaking up for their best interest in court, at school and in our community. To accomplish this, CASA educates and empowers community volunteers who ensure each child's needs remain a priority in an overburdened child welfare system. When the state steps in to protect a child's safety, a judge appoints a trained CASA volunteer to make independent and informed recommendations and help the judge decide what's best for the child.
department of family and protective services
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works with communities to promote safe and healthy families and protect children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. They do this through investigations, services and referrals, and prevention programs.
Lifeworks
LifeWorks is a fearless advocate for youth and families seeking their path to self-sufficiency. Every year, LifeWorks provides a pathway to self-sufficiency for more than 4,000 youth and families, many of whom are facing life’s most difficult challenges, including homelessness, trauma, and abuse.
oog - CSTT
The Governor’s Child Sex Trafficking Team (CSTT) exists to educate and empower Texans to combat trafficking. Their mission is to help prevent victimization, to identify and recover victims, to provide victims with coordinated services that help them heal. The CSTT achieves this by working with public and private partners across Texas .
Red Oak Hope
Red Oak Hope is dedicated to bringing freedom, hope, and restoration to survivors of sexual exploitation. They work to stop trafficking and exploitation on a large scale, while simultaneously providing holistic care to individuals and communities already affected.
Texas association against sexual assault
The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault is committed to ending sexual violence in Texas through education, prevention and advocacy. TAASA is the voice of the sexual assault movement in Texas. They are a unifying force bringing together parties involved in and affected by sexual assault as a catalyst for change.
Texas department of licensing and regulation
TDLR is responsible for licensing and oversight of a broad range of occupations, businesses, facilities, and equipment in Texas. They protect the health and safety of Texans and ensure they are served by qualified professionals.
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Texas rio grande legal aid
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to low-income Texans. TRLA is the largest provider of legal aid in Texas and the third largest provider in the nation.
US Federal Bureau of investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States, and its principal federal law enforcement agency.