Mission
Working to End Family Violence Since 1978
The Texas Council on Family Violence is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition in Texas dedicated solely to creating safer communities and freedom from family violence.
AboutWhy We Do What We Do
176
Every day last year 176 victims sought family violence services.
1.5M
Survivors were offered 1,500,469 services by family violence centers.
43.7%
Solely due to lack of space, 43.7% of survivors were denied shelter.
*Texas Family Violence Statics (2020)
Research has consistently shown that only 10-25% of survivors of family violence will ever access services.*
*Langton, L., & Truman, J. L. (2014). Socio-emotional impact of violent crime. US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics.
Texas State PlanLeading the Charge
Public PolicyEvery legislative session, TCFV strives to secure full funding for family violence services and craft public policy measures that enhance survivor safety in Texas.
One Death is One Too Many
TCFV publishes an annual report which includes victim narratives, data analysis, and risk factors of intimate partner fatalities.
Women Killed by a Male Intimate Partner
150
women killed by male intimate partners
75%
homicides occurred at home
29%
perpetrators killed themselves as well
45%
of contacts reported physical abuse
*To broaden the understanding of intimate partner violence, in 2018 TCFV expanded our review to include men killed by female partners and men and women killed by same-sex partners.
PublicationsConnecting Passionate
Programs & Partners
TCFV stands strong with over 100+ programs and partners working to end family violence.