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Austin/Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team (A/TC SARRT)

10/02/2026

Ending sexual violence is not about changing how potential victims live their lives; it's about shifting the culture to teach respect, consent, boundaries, and accountability from an early age.
How about we teach our boys not to r**e. Instead of teaching our girls how not to get r**ed.
While data consistently shows that victims include individuals of all genders, sexualities, races, education, and socio-economic backgrounds the overwhelming majority of sexual assaults are perpetrated by men.

True safety means holding perpetrators accountable, challenging harmful cultural norms around masculinity and power, and ensuring ALL survivors know they are believed and supported, no matter who they are. 💜

10/01/2026

Kicking off Domestic Violence Awareness Month right here at UT Austin! 🤘🏼💜
We got to spend the day at the Student Services Building (SSB) connecting Longhorns with resources, support, and information surrounding relationship violence and healthy boundaries.
Healthy relationships are built on respect, safety, trust, and consent. If you or someone you know is experiencing relationship violence, you are NOT alone.

🌐Resources in Austin atxbelieves.org
📱National Domestic Violence Hotline 800.799.SAFE (7233)
🤘🏼UT Title IX Office: titleix.utexas.edu

09/16/2026

Honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month means celebrating the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of the Latino community, while also committing to the safety, well-being, and healing of every community member.
For survivors within the Hispanic and Latino community, it can mean navigating unique layers, including language barriers, systemic hurdles, and cultural nuances like familismo or stigma.
Culturally responsive, trauma-informed support means creating spaces where survivors are met with language access, respect for their individual stories, understanding of social customs and zero judgment.
You are not alone. No están solos.
“The world needs to know that we exist, that we matter.” -Dolores Huerta

09/15/2026

Navigating a sexual assault investigation can feel overwhelming. Under Texas law, survivors are guaranteed specific rights every step of the way. Knowing your rights means, you decide what happens next.
You don’t have to navigate the criminal justice system alone.
Your voice, your choices, and your safety matter. 💜

09/11/2026

On this 25th anniversary of remembrance, we honor the lives lost on September 11th, 2001, and also recognize the ongoing hardships faced by survivors in our community. Trauma and crisis can take many forms, and for many survivors of sexual assault, navigating the impact requires the same resilience and courage we commemorate today.
You are not alone. Your healing matters.

09/09/2026

Understanding your options after an assault matters. Our series 'Survivor Rights September' will feature your rights at every stage, using the Your Rights as a Survivor (Adult) guide created by the Office of the Governor Sexual Assault Task Force.
After a forensic exam in Texas, you are in control of your choices. Adult survivors have three options regarding the evidence kit:

📝 File a report with law enforcement and have the kit tested by a lab.

🔎 Do not file a report, but have the kit stored and tested for foreign DNA.

🚫 Do not file a report and keep the kit stored without lab testing.
Your care, your choice.

09/03/2026

Mourning the loss of trailblazer Gloria Steinem, a journalist, feminist, a fearless champion in exposing how sexual violence is deeply rooted in systems of power and control. Her decades of advocacy and writing helped break the silence around abuse, bringing national attention to issues survivors face every day. Her enduring legacy reminds us that true equality cannot exist until every person is safe in their own body.
“Dying seems less sad than having lived too little.”
― Gloria Steinem

09/01/2026

Understanding your options after an assault matters. This month we are launching a series called ‘Survivor Rights September’ to inform you of your rights at each stage, based on the Your Rights as a Survivor (Adult) guide, created by the Office of the Governor Sexual Assault Task Force.
🩺Your Rights at the Medical Facility. At the medical facility, you have the right to compassionate care, decide what medical procedures you consent to, and choose whether or not to have forensic evidence collected. You are in control every step of the way.
📚 For the complete guide and additional tools, visit the Governor’s Sexual Assault Task Force resources.
You are Not alone.

08/31/2026

It’s back to school time! Let’s talk about Title IX. 📚✨
Passed in 1972, this law prohibits sex-based discrimination in any federally funded school or program. It also provides protections if a student or staff member experiences harassment, abuse, or assault. Under Title IX, survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking are guaranteed rights and support.
Know your campus resources, get familiar with your Title IX office, and know how to reach out if you or someone you know needs help. 💜

08/12/2026

Healing and justice are not a one-size-fits-all process. When it comes to seeking care and support after sexual assault, you are in control.
Navigating support services in Austin/Travis County are centered around one core principle: Your care, your choice.

✨ Your Care: You decide what medical, ther**eutic, or advocacy support feels right for you.
✨ Your Choice: Whether you choose to report, seek forensic medical care, access confidential advocacy, or none of the above, your choices are valid and respected.
✨ Your Control: You decide the pace and the direction of your healing journey.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. We believe you. For additional resources in Austin/Travis County visit atxbelieves.org.

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