What is legal advocacy?
FamilyAbuseCenter Legal Advocates provide a link between survivors and the legal system, making them aware of their rights, options, and resources. The legal advocates and volunteers help survivors prepare for court, apply for Crime Victim’s Compensation and protective orders, and help victims build their case.
Why do survivors of abuse need our help?
According to the Texas Council on Family Violence, there were 187,811 incidents of family violence in Texas in 2005. The survivors, mostly women and children, have been abused, neglected, and/or abandoned by their abuser. Many must leave their homes and start over, often to keep their children safe. Most are unaware of the benefits provided by the government to protect their families and give them a jumpstart on a new life.
Information for the victim
He is threatening me, what can I do
Record it, store it, listen to it, keep it, save it, and report it. Don’t throw your evidence away. Keep voicemail, text messages, letters, notes, and e mail messages. Document all incidents. If the victim reports everything, it leaves a documented trail that can be useful in divorce and/or custody suits, help in CPS investigations, help with protective orders and assistance for other services.
FAC gives emergency cell phones
The Family Abuse Center gives emergency cell phones with 911 capabilities only. These cell phones can not be traced. It is important to remember to always keep the phone charged, and when using, the victim should give their name and location first, then the situation.
Protective Orders
Did you know that protective orders are valid in every state no matter where it was issued
Free Service for Protective Order Assistance
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Family Abuse Center, Inc
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254-772-8999
Legal Advocate
P.O. Box 20395
Waco, TX
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Waco Family Violence Srvs
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254-750-1745
Legal Advocate
801 Washington Ave Ste 502
Waco, TX
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District Attorney’s Office
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254-757-5084
219 N. 6th St
Waco, TX
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Lone Star Legal Aid
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254-756-7944
900 Austin, 7th F1.
Waco, TX
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Crime Victims Compensation
Victim of crimes such as, assault, sexual assault, kidnapping, robbery, vehicular crime, manslaughter and other crimes can be eligible for crime victim’s compensation. This assists the victim with relocation, counseling, medical, dental, rental, child care and other things. To apply fill out an application(available at FAC, DA, Victim’s Services or call 1-800-983-9933) and mail to Office of the Attorney General, Crime Victims’ Compensation(011) P.O. Box 12198, Austin TX 78711-2198.
Divorce and Custody Suits
Free Services
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Family Abuse Center, Inc
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254-772-8999
Legal Advocate
P.O. Box 20395
Waco, TX
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Lone Star Legal Aid
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254-756-7944
900 Austin, F1.
Waco, TX
Tues/Thur. 1:30-4:00
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The Legal Assistance Project
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254-757-3401
1007 Jefferson Avenue
Waco, TX
MWF 10:00-4:00
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Texas Advocacy Project
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1-800-777-3247
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