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Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Advisory Council

The Domestic Violence Task Force is made up of 40 plus members of various Dallas area agencies whose primary focus is the prevention and eradication of domestic violence and the support of victims.


If you are in immediate danger, DIAL 9-1-1

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help raise awareness to end domestic violence. Take a stand. Be a voice. Show your support. Wear PURPLE.


About the Advisory Council

The Task Force’s current focus is on identifying potential lethality in domestic violence situations and ways to prevent lethality from occurring. The Task Force is also working to improve communication between the various departments on the taskforce.

  • Domestic Violence affects individuals in every community, regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion or nationality. You are not alone; help is available.
  • It takes courage to ask for help when someone you love is hurting you. You are not alone; support is available.
  • Domestic Violence includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence and emotional abuse. Violence in relationships is never ok. Speak with someone to understand the signs of abuse.

Reports

​Annual Summary Report

​Thank you to the Institute for Urban Policy Research at the University of Texas at Dallas ​for their research on the fourth Annual Summary Report on Domestic Violence in the City of Dallas. Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this report possible:Communities Foundation, Dallas Women's​ Foundation, Mary Kay, and Verizon.

Family Violence Unit

The Prosecution Section prosecutes Class C misdemeanor family violence assault cases in the City of Dallas. Experienced victim advocates are available to explain the court process and to help victims and their families find additional resources. To speak with a victim advocate, please contact the Family Violence Unit at (214)-670-5606.