Domestic Violence Programs DFW
Crime victims and their families may need information, resources, or financial assistance.
Texas has set up a special fund for crime victims like domestic abuse victims and survivors.
The Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Program helps crime victims and their immediate families with the financial costs of crime. CVC covers crime-related costs such as counseling, housing, medical treatment, funerals, and loss of income not paid by other sources.
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Victims of violent crime, their families, or others who have taken on crime-related costs on behalf of a victim, apply for compensation.
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CVC staff review the application and other information to ensure it meets eligibility criteria.
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CVC verifies a crime occurred and the crime was reported to law enforcement.
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CVC asks applicants to provide information about crime-related costs.
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CVC staff review information to see what crime-related costs can be paid according to program rules.
Go to the Crime Victims' Compensation website
Emergency Shelters
Shelters can help put you in touch with resources for counseling, an emergency place to stay, transportation and other important services. Not every shelter will require you to stay overnight. Some shelters have day programs.
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Brighter Tomorrows (Dallas County)
Domestic and sexual violence emergency shelter and services.
972-262-8383
For the last 40 years, The Family Place has provided an escape for those looking to leave abusive domestic relationships. In addition to helping women and children, The Family Place, also helps male survivors and has a 21-bed shelter that accommodates children.
Hotline 214-941-1991 | Business 214-559-2170
Friends of the Family (Denton County)
Dedicated to providing compassionate and supportive services to those impacted by relationship violence and sexual assault.
940.382.7273
Genesis Women's Shelter was created to give women in abusive situations a way out.
Hotline 214-946-4357 | Business 214-389-7700
Hope’s Door (Collin and Dallas County)
The mission of Hope’s Door New Beginning Center is to offer intervention and prevention services to individuals and families affected by intimate partner and family violence and to provide education programs that enhance the community’s capacity to respond. Crisis Line: 972-276-0057. Answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in English and Spanish.
Business - 972.422.7233 | 972.276.0057
Mosaic Family Services (Dallas County) – 214.823.4434
Mosaic is a safe haven for survivors of human rights abuses, including human trafficking and domestic violence.
River of Life (Dallas County) – 214.886.3563
A Texas-based not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing shelter and assistance to women and children escaping from domestic violence.
Safe Haven (Tarrant County)
SafeHaven is the domestic violence service provider in Tarrant County
Crisis Line 877.701.7233
Salvation Army (Dallas County)
The Salvation Army Domestic Violence Program provides immediate, safe and secure shelter. They further support victims by providing them with on-site, services that help them plan for long-term safety, security and stability.
Call the 24/7 hotline if you or someone you know needs help 214-424-7208
If you are in immediate danger call 911
Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation (Collin County)
Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation offers a full continuum of services to serve and support victims of family violence and their families from all backgrounds, with a special ability to understand and address the needs of the Muslim population. The 24-Hour Family Violence Hotline (972-880-4192) and Peaceful Oasis Emergency Shelter provide women in crisis safe places to seek help and refuge.
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