Public safety partners launch new website for survivors of sexual assault

As part of an effort to provide resources to people subjected to sexual assault, the city and police department have launched a new website, atxbelieves.org. The website is part of a larger public service campaign done in partnership with Austin-Travis County Sexual Assault Response and Resource Team that stresses community resources available regardless of law enforcement involvement. “If you or someone you know are a survivor of sexual assault, we want you to find comfort in knowing that we’re here for you and we want to help,” Interim Police Chief Robin Henderson said in a statement to the press. “There are so many resources available and people who are ready to listen and help, many of whom are survivors themselves.” Last year, the Austin Police Department embraced a Collective Sex Crimes Response Model project aimed at overhauling its approach and making it more comprehensive and multidisciplinary. For emergencies, call 911 or reach out to SAFE at 512-267-7233 or text “SAFE” to 737-888-7233.