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Important Resource Information For Victims of Family Violence

IF YOU ARE IN DANGER, PLEASE CALL 911

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EMERGENCY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS

Emergency Domestic Violence Shelters are open 24 hrs, 7 days a week all over the nation. If you need a safe place to stay, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
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Protective Orders

You can apply for a Protective Order for free with the local District Attorney's Office.

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If there is an arrest made you can request an Emergency Protective Order from the police department who made the arrest

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VINE

If the offender is arrested and is still in custody, you can register for VINE. VINE is the nation’s leading victim notification network. It allows survivors, victims of crime, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about offenders or criminal cases in U.S. jails and prisons.
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ADDRESS CONFIDENTIALITY PROGRAM

If you have a protective order you can apply for the Address Confidentiality program to keep your new address safe.
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CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION PROGRAM

If you press charges you can apply for the Crime Victims Compensation Program and request relocation assistance.
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HOUSING SECTION 8 PROGRAM

If you live in the Housing Section 8 Program, you can request to transfer your housing voucher to another jurisdiction for your safety. For more information on housing rights for victims, please visit texashelp.org.
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SOCIAL SECURITY

You can request your Social Security Number to be changed to keep your identity safe. To apply for a new number you must apply in person at any Social Security Office and present evidence documenting the harassment, abuse, or life endangerment.
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CHILD SUPPORT

You can apply for child support safely with the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
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TANF ASSISTANCE

You can apply for TANF or food stamps and request a Good Cause Waiver Form H1713. Good cause waives the requirement to cooperate with or establish a child support order with the OAG, because doing so would pose a clear safety risk to you or your children.
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MUJERES UNIDAS

If you live in Hidalgo County you can call Mujeres Unidas 24 hour hotline.
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HIDALGO COUNTY CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE

If you live in Hidalgo County and need further assistance, please call our office.
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SAFETY PLAN

If you need to develop a safety plan, download a checklist provided by the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's office.
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