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General Info Session | Oct 14th @ 4PM

Order in the Court: Trauma Webinar | Oct 22nd @ 1PM

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FREE WEBINARS

What happens when trauma enters the courtroom? For survivors of violence and abuse, navigating the legal system can be overwhelming. Trauma can affect memory, communication, decision-making, and how someone responds under stress, all of which can shape their experience seeking justice.

Join Texas Advocacy Project on October 22 from 1–2 PM for Order in the Court: Understanding the Role of Trauma in the Legal System, presented by Amanda Elkanick Oder, Chief Awareness & Education Officer, and Miesha Aubrey, Chief Legal Operations Officer.

We’ll explore how trauma affects the brain and body, how those effects can show up in legal settings, and how trauma-informed advocacy can help survivors navigate court and legal processes with greater clarity and dignity.

💜 Free virtual webinar
📅 October 22 | 1–2 PM
🔗 Register today! Link in bio.

Join us October 14 from 4–4:30 PM for a virtual General Information Session with TAP Education & Outreach Coordinator Kaylah Bañuelos. In just 30 minutes, you’ll learn more about the free legal and social services TAP provides to survivors across Texas, how our education and outreach work reaches communities statewide, and the different ways you can get involved throughout the year.

Whether you’re new to TAP, looking for ways to volunteer, or simply want to better understand our work, this is a great place to start.

📅 October 14 | 4–4:30 PM
💻 Virtual
🔗 Register to join us! Link in bio.

SNEAK PEEK: LIVE AUCTION PACKAGES

The Black & White Ball auction is bringing some serious bucket-list energy this year. 🖤🤍

From the fairways of St. Andrews and the turquoise waters of Barbados to a villa on Croatia’s Adriatic coast, a French Alps escape, and a private retreat in San Miguel de Allende, these unforgettable experiences are ready for bidding.

And you don’t have to leave Austin for an incredible night. Gather your favorite people for a luxury weekend in the city, an in-home dinner prepared by four acclaimed Austin chefs, or the ultimate whiskey-and-motorsports experience.

Plus, our Winner’s Choice package lets the winning bidder choose their European adventure: Tee Time in St. Andrews or Peak Perfection in the French Alps.

Every bid helps Texas Advocacy Project continue providing free legal and social services to survivors across Texas. Come ready to bid big, dream bigger, and make an impact.

See you tomorrow at the 20th Annual Black & White Ball, presented by DaBella. 🖤🤍

Hey, North Texas! 👋 You don’t have to wait to make a difference... early giving is officially OPEN for @northtexasgivingday.

Your gift helps Texas Advocacy Project provide FREE legal and social services to survivors across Texas, including thousands right here in North Texas.

Give early, share with your North Texas neighbors, and help more survivors find safety and a path forward.

#NTXGivingDay

🎙️ New Podcast Episode!

What if the most powerful advocate in your case could be you?

Heather Bellino, CEO of Texas Advocacy Project, joined the Rising Beyond Podcast to talk about the power of pro se legal services and why knowledge, preparation, and confidence can help survivors find their voice in the courtroom.

Not everyone has access to legal representation, but everyone deserves to understand their rights. In this conversation, Heather shares how self-advocacy, paired with the right legal information and support, can empower survivors to move forward with confidence.

Listen now and be reminded that your voice matters. 💜

We're so excited to announce that we're featured in Target Circle™! 🎉

Every vote helps direct @Target funds to organizations making a difference in their communities, and we'd be honored to have your support.

Here's how to vote:
🛍️ Step 1: Open the Target app and select "My Target", or visit https://www.target.com/circle/community-voting
❤️ Step 2: Tap "Cast votes"
⭐ Step 3: Find Texas Advocacy Project and cast your vote!

It only takes a minute, but your vote helps us continue providing free legal and social services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, and human trafficking across Texas.

Thank you for helping us create hope, safety, and justice for survivors. 💜

Austin & San Antonio, we need your help! 💗🚚

This June, Texas Advocacy Project is teaming up with @limestonemovingco for Handbags & Backpacks for Hope, collecting NEW purses, totes, diaper bags, and backpacks for survivors and their children across Texas.

At the end of the month, Limestone’s iconic pink trucks will travel to our drop-off locations to pick up every donation and our goal is simple: fill the truck!

Help us fill the truck - go to TexasAdvocacyProject.org/handbags-backpacks-hope for a list of all our drop off locations and more ways to get involved!

Donate June 1–30.

#HandbagsAndBackpacksForHope #TexasAdvocacyProject #LimestoneMovingCo #AustinTX #LiveFreeFromAbuse #SanAntonioTX

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