The Williamson County Domestic Assault Response Team (D.A.R.T.) is partnering with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office and Hope Alliance, Williamson County’s only resource center and emergency shelter for those affected by family and sexual violence, to raise awareness regarding the issue of domestic and teen dating violence in our local communities. Sept. 13, the Williamson County Commissioners Court issued a proclamation designating October as Domestic and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in Williamson County.

Last year, Hope Alliance provided direct services to 13,739 victims from Williamson County. Hope Alliance provided a total of: 3,178 hotline calls; 446 online chat requests; served 1,086 clients other than calls or chats; served 949 survivors of domestic violence; responded to 1,671 hotline calls from survivors of or about domestic violence; and 196 spent time in the shelter. In addition to these services, Hope Alliance advocates provided 57 court accompaniments for clients.

All services provided at Hope alliance are free and confidential. Anyone in immediate danger is encouraged to call 911. For further information or questions, please contact the Hope Alliance 24-hour HOPELine at 800-460-7233, the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office at 512-943-1234 or the Williamson County Attorney’s Office at 512-943-1111.