AVDA is working to end family violence…

Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse is a private non-profit (501)(c)(3) organization that has been serving families trapped in the cycle of family violence since 1980. Only AVDA works to break this cycle by intervening with both the victim and the abuser. AVDA operates two direct-service programs unique to Harris County. The Legal Advocacy Program offers free legal representation for adults and children trapped in abusive intimate-partner or family relationships and the nationally recognized Battering Intervention and Prevention Program provides specialized psycho-educational counseling which enables batterers to recognize, accept responsibility for and end their abusive behavior.

If you need help:

Victim Advocacy Services
Support Services for Victims

Legal Advocacy Services
Free lawyers for low-income victims

Battering Intervention and Prevention Services (BIPP)
Counseling for abusers that meets court requirements

For assistance with any of these programs, please call 713-224-9911 between 8 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Para assistencia con cualquier de los programas, por favor llame a 713-224-9911 dentro de las horas de 8 am a 5 pm Lunes a Viernes.

Did you know…

Domestic violence cuts across all economic, ethnic, religious, educational and urban/suburban lines. In Harris County, police agencies received 39,709 official reports of domestic violence incidents in 2007. Learn more about domestic violence.

Upcoming AVDA Events:

As a first of its kind for Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA), Men with Momentum: Speed & Spirits mingling event will focus on food and entertainment elements that men love: swanky signature cocktails by Cinco Vodka, craft beer by Saint Arnold Brewing Co., a pig roast, strolling “Spirits Divas”, and an outdoor cigar lounge with guest “Cigar Chick” Teresa Merchant suggesting beer and cigar pairings. Innovative musical performances and interactive games will get the blood pumping while guests will be able to preview the Porsche 911, Boxster, Cayenne and Panamera. Momentum Porsche has partnered with AVDA for the event to offer one lucky guest a “weekend with a Porsche” as a grand auction prize. Innovative musical performances will get the blood pumping. Interactive entertainment elements may include virtual game stations and golf driving ranges, aviator simulators or skeet shooting.

Join us as men raise awareness and send a message that domestic violence has no place in our community. Proceeds for Men with Momentum: Speed & Spirits will support Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA)'s intervention and prevention services to families trapped in the cycle of domestic violence. AVDA operates one of only nine legal-aid programs nationwide exclusively dedicated to providing free lawyers for low-income battered women and abused children. Since 1981, AVDA has served as attorney of record for 100,000+ victims of abuse in matters pending in the Harris County Family Trial Division.

When: Thursday, June 14, 2012 6:30p- 8:30p
Where: Momentum Porsche 10155 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074
Event Chair: Mike Donovan
Admission: Tickets are $95 per person and must be purchased in advance. Sponsorship opportunities are available from $500 to $5,000. Please contact Mia Monroe, CSEP at 713-715-6921 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .