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Preventing Family Violence
Please Tell the Investigating Peace Officer
- If you, your child or any other household resident has been injured.
- If you feel you are going to be in danger when the officer leaves or at a later time.
You have the right to ask the local law enforcement agency to file a criminal complaint against the person committing family violence; and apply to a court for an order to protect you (you should consult a legal aid office, a prosecuting attorney or a private attorney).
The Court Can Enter an Order That
- The abuser not commit further acts of violence
- The abuser not threaten, harass or contact you at home
- Directs the abuser to leave your household
- Establishes temporary custody of children and directs the abuser not to interfere with the children or any property
A violation of certain provisions of court-ordered protection is a criminal offense.
Notice to Adult Victims of Family Violence
It is a crime for any person to cause you any physical injury or harm, even if that person is a member or former member of your family or household.
Resources for Victims of Abuse:
Battered Women's Shelter Hotline
- Phone: 210-733-8810
Children's Shelter
- Phone: 210-212-2500
Emergency Shelter for Men
- Phone: 210-226-2291
Adult & Child Protective Services
- Adult & Child Protective Services Website
- Phone: 800-252-5400
Domestic Violence National Hotline
- Domestic Violence National Hotline Website
- Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Phone: 800-787-3224 TTY
Bexar County District Attorney's Family Violence Unit
- Bexar County District Attorney's Family Violence Unit Website
- Phone: 210-335-2865
Hotline Assistance for Victims of Family Violence
Crime Victims Clearinghouse
- Phone: 800-848-4284
Family Violence Legal Line
- Phone: 800-374-HOPE (4673)
Legal Hotline for Texans (age 60 & Over)
- Phone: 800-622-2520
National Domestic Violence Hotline
- National Domestic Violence Hotline Website
- Phone: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
- Phone: 800-787-3224 TTY
Texas Association Against Sexual Assault
- Phone: 512-474-7190
Texas Council on Family Violence
- Texas Council on Family Violence Website
- Phone: 800-525-1978