About the Austin-Travis County Family Justice Center

• Survivors receive a more comprehensive and effective response and increased access to services and support
• Reduces the number of times survivors tell their story
• Reduces the number of places survivors have to visit for help
• Reduces anxiety and fear for survivors and their children
• Supports family violence professionals
• Reduces homicides
• Increases offender accountability
• Increases efficiency in collaborative services

Domestic abuse is an epidemic in our country.

• National Statistics
  • Nearly half of women and more than 1 in 6 men in the US have experienced some form of sexual violence in their lifetime (CDC,NISVS)
  • 1 in 5 women experienced completed or attempted rape during their lifetime.  (CDC,NISVS)
  • More than 1 in 3 women and more than 1 in 6 men have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime.  (CDC,NISVS)
• In 2025, in Travis County,
  • Approximately 32% of homicides in Travis County involved intimate partner violence. (Austin Public Health, Office of Violence Prevention) 
  • 1100 protective order applications were filed in Travis County  (Travis County Office of Court Administration)
  • Travis County Attorney’s Office identified 502 High-Risk cases, which are cases defined as having an elevated risk of serious bodily injury and domestic violence homicide .

• Survivors have shared, accessing help is an overwhelming process, requiring survivors to visit as many as twenty different locations to obtain support needed. Many survivors reported being unaware of the full range of services available. Even when programs and resources exist, long waitlists create additional barriers to support. Survivors have emphasized that seeking assistance requires significant personal determination, often leaving them feeling isolated in the process.
• Survivors in Travis County have emphasized the importance of a Family Justice Center that could consolidate supports into one location.

The Executive Director will shape the Center’s culture, priorities, and relationships for years to come. They will prioritize and center survivors’ experiences, bring community partners together to develop a shared vision, and create a coordinated network of services and support that makes it easier for survivors to access the resources they need.

Because the FJC will be the first in Austin-Travis County, the Executive Director will lead strategic planning, day-to-day operations, community partnerships, and a dedicated team committed to improving outcomes for individuals and families across Travis County.

The Executive Director role calls for someone who believes that collaboration drives meaningful change and that every person deserves access to compassionate, coordinated care.

The initial design and project will be in Downtown Austin, in the Ned Granger Building, at 314 W. 11th Street.

Selection of the Executive Director is expected in October 2026.