Domestic Violence Unit

The APD Domestic Violence Unit improves access to law enforcement, counseling, crisis management, and legal services for survivors of domestic violence and their children, and is a collaborative, community response to family and dating violence. We hope to increase batterer accountability, empower survivors to lead violence-free lives, and lead the community's zero-tolerance policy toward family and dating violence.

APD Domestic Violence Awareness Session

The Austin Police Department’s (APD) Domestic Violence Unit will host an interactive session on June 3, 2025, at the Austin Public Library, Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd., to discuss all aspects of domestic violence. During the session, you’ll hear from expert panelists from APD’s Domestic Violence Unit, APD Victim Services, Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) Safe Alliance, and the Mexican Consulate in Austin, during a question-and-answer session.

If you are unable to attend the session in person, we would like to know what concerns you have. Please share your input in the form below. If you would like someone to respond to your question directly, please provide your email below. En Español.

We will respond to your questions during the interactive session on June 3, 2025, which will be recorded and viewable here and on all APD Social Media platforms. You can watch the event after the session via a link that will be provided on this page.

Please note that your questions will not be responded to by email, unless specifically requested above. If you have any additional questions, you can reach the APD Domestic Violence Unit at 512-974-8535 or via email.