Our programs are designed to begin where the client is emotionally, physically, and mentally. While our foremost concern is that of ensuring physical safety, we seek to maintain a supportive atmosphere wherein the victims are able to obtain information, explore options and ultimately make their own choices (self advocacy). Our efforts are directed at providing a responsible, holistic approach which equips the victims with expanded problem solving skills, a heightened sense of self esteem and a knowledge of alternative to living with violence.

We recognize the importance of educating the citizens of the communities we serve about the tragedy and scope of family violence. We understand and accept the responsibility for raising consciousness on the public level as well as with law enforcement and criminal justice personnel who join with us in attempting to intervene effectively and humanely in circumstances of family violence.

We understand that the scope of family violence transcends our local community. We seek to cooperate with sister shelters and with the Texas Council on Family Violence.
We are committed to joining our voices and efforts with those on the state and notional level that advocate that violence will end when oppression ends.