Events

Join us for Legal Day: Practical Law – Legal Tools for Moving Forward, a free, in-person event offering legal education and direct access to attorneys for survivors of domestic violence. Attend short, practical sessions on key legal topics and connect with attorneys through one-on-one consultations and small group discussions. You’ll also have the opportunity to […]

Only about 33% of gender-based violence is reported or reaches a crisis center—meaning most survivors are navigating harm without formal support. The HCDVCC Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Lab is a three-month series designed for professionals across sectors to build practical skills to better support survivors when they show up in their systems. April Session: Support […]

Across our field, we’re hearing the same thing – stress is high, and burnout is real. This gathering is designed to offer something practical in response. HCDVCC and Rice University invite you to Building Capacity: Community Dialogues on Care on April 17, featuring RaQuel Hopkins, MBA, LPC. RaQuel brings a clear, grounded approach to understanding emotions […]

This cross-sector convening explores the impact of brain injury on survivors of domestic violence. Hear from leading researchers and local practitioners as we build shared understanding, surface real-world challenges, and identify opportunities to better support survivor safety and healing. This conversation is designed to raise awareness and connect stakeholders across disciplines working at the intersection […]

Most survivors don’t reach formal support—but they do show up in our systems. The HCDVCC Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Lab builds practical skills to support them in those moments. May Session: Support Survivors Through Warm ReferralsThis session focuses on how to move beyond simply sharing resource numbers to making safer, more supportive connections. You’ll learn […]

Getting what you need to keep showing up: This work isn’t easy, and pretending it is won’t help us get through it. Advocates across helping professions are carrying more than ever in their roles at agencies, and as the people others turn to as friends, neighbors, and family. We invite helpers across our community to invest in […]

For teens ages 14–18 Join HCDVCC for a free teen focus group exploring dating, healthy relationships, and what teens think about relationships today. Through open, respectful conversation, teens will have the opportunity to share ideas, discuss topics like healthy communication and unhealthy relationship dynamics, and help shape future youth programming. This is a judgment-free space, […]

Join HCDVCC for updates on the Harris County Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (DVAF), an innovative countywide initiative led by HCDVCC since 2023, and a conversation about how flexible financial assistance helps survivors get safe and stay safe. Through partnerships with 19 grantee agencies across Harris County, DVAF provides timely, survivor-centered financial support for urgent safety […]

Effective communication is at the core of advocacy—and how we work together across systems shapes whether survivors can access support and stay safe. The HCDVCC Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Lab focuses on building the skills needed to communicate clearly, consistently, and with intention across sectors. June Session: Strengthen Communication to Support SurvivorsThis session explores how […]

Day 1 of 2Join the Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) and the Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault at The University of Texas at Austin for a two-day multidisciplinary, experiential training designed to strengthen litigation and expert witness skills in cases involving interpersonal violence. Designed for experienced professionals (5+ years recommended), including […]