New Partnership Prioritizes Safety of Sexual Assault Survivors by Evan B. Boyko

by AVDA | Apr 27, 2021 | Uncategorized

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, AVDA announces the recent addition to its legal team of eight attorneys specializing in family law for victims of domestic violence of Evan B. Boyko, an attorney dedicated to sexual assault cases. AVDA and Houston Area...

Know Your Worth

by AVDA | Feb 20, 2021 | Uncategorized

Living through a pandemic—with an arctic storm of historic proportions on top of that—is stressful for anyone and everyone. The additional challenges of isolation and financial strain faced by survivors of domestic violence during these unprecedented times also extend...

AVDA at a Crossroads: Racial Justice and the Anti-Violence Movement 2

by AVDA | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorized

The second blog post of a series on evoking change. As part of the anti-violence movement, AVDA stands at a monumental crossroads at a historic moment in time, and we recognize the role we can play in racial justice. We are inspired to assess and understand how...

AVDA at a Crossroads: Racial Justice and the Anti-Violence Movement I

by AVDA | Jul 7, 2020 | Uncategorized

The first in a series of blog posts on evoking change. As part of the anti-violence movement, AVDA stands at a monumental crossroads at a historic moment in time, and we recognize the role we can play in racial justice. We remain steadfast in our mission to end family...

Staying Safe + Mental Health Tips

by Mayra Mendez | May 5, 2020 | Uncategorized

“Having courage does not mean that we are unafraid. Having courage and showing courage means we face our fears.” – Maya Angelou Staying Safe During Quarantine While Living with Perpetrator/Abuser Create or update your current safety plan. Given that most...

Stay Home, Stay Safe: Surviving domestic abuse during the coronavirus quarantine

by AVDA | Mar 27, 2020 | Uncategorized

With the “Stay Home” orders for Fort Bend and Harris counties, people who are surviving violence in their relationships and families are experiencing even greater isolation and danger. If you are experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. One in four women...