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THE CRISIS CENTER: Providing shelter and support to victims of family violence and sexual assault in Matagorda and Wharton Counties since 1984.*A United Way Agency*

Services Offered: 24 HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE - For people in crisis situations needing help or information on family violence, sexual assault, suicide, substance abuse, etc.

SAFE HOUSE - A home where victims (with or without dependent children) can live in safety and confidentiality. A place where they can find emotional support while making plans for the future.

ADVOCATES - Trained advocates and therapists who serve as non-judgemental friends and help victims identify their options. Someone who will listen.

PROTECTIVE ORDERS - We work closely with County Attorney's Office and law enforcement to obtain Protective Orders.

COMMUNITY EDUCATION - Speakers and workshops available to groups within the area.

REFFERALS - Advocates are able to recommend professional, medical, legal, vocational, counseling and social services.

ACCOMPANIMENT - Personal accompaniment to the hospital, law enforcement or to court for victims of domestic violencce and sexual assault.

RESALE SHOP - Provides clothing, furniture and other items at greatly reduced prices. Income from the shop helps maintain THE CRISIS CENTER'S SAFE HOUSE.

SUPPORT GROUP - "Women Helping Women"; A support group that provides a caring, healing environment for victims of abuse.

In Texas, there are tens of thousands of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Indeed, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA), estimates that 104,516 adults and 226,438 children were sexually assaulted in Texas in year 2000.

The FBI estimates that a woman is raped every six minutes, with a recent U.S. Bureau of Statistics Study indicating that in some states more than half the survivors of sexual abuse are girls under the age of 18.

An estimated 250,000 children, most of them girls, are sexually molested in their homes every year-usually by members of their own families.

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