Abuse
Abuse is the treatment of others or self in a way that causes injury or offense. It harms the mind and the spirit and often injures the body as well. It can cause confusion, doubt, mistrust, and fear. It is a violation of the laws of society and is in total opposition to the teachings of the Savior. The Lord condemns abusive behavior in any form—physical, sexual, verbal, or emotional.
Click here for more information on Abuse on lds.org.
Ministering Resources (Access limited based on specific callings)
Abuse: Help for the Victim
Abuse: Help for the Offender
Guides ​(Access limited based on specific callings)
Preventing and Responding to Spouse Abuse
Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse
Responding to Abuse: Helps for Ecclesiastical Leaders
Community Resources:
Report Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
By Phone: 1-800-252-5400
Online: Texas Abuse Hotline
Call the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services Abuse Hotline toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nationwide, or report with our secure website and get a response within 24 hours.
https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Contact_Us/report_abuse.asp​
Elder Abuse Hotline
Phone: (800) 252-5400
Address: Sorry, no address information available for this agency.
Hotline for persons to report suspicions of abuse/neglect/exploitation of persons 65 years or older and adults with disabilities.
Hope Alliance – 24-hour crisis hotline for those seeking help for sexual assault and domestic violence
www.hopealliancetx.org
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Williamson County Crisis Center – Sexual Abuse Treatment
211 Commerce Blvd., #103, Round Rock, TX (512)248-3278
Williamson County Crisis Center – Sexual Abuse Treatment
1011 Gattis School Road, #106, Round Rock, TX (512) 255-1212
Rape Crisis Center – Social Service
(512) 396-4357
Thousand Raven – San Gabriel Crisis Center – Mental Health Clinic
711 N. College Street, Georgetown, TX (512) 869-2650
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Victim Assistance – Round Rock Police Department
https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/departments/police/victims-assistance/
Victim Services – Cedar Park Police Department
https://www.cedarparktexas.gov/departments/police-department/victim-services
Texas Baptist Children’s Home embraces children and families in need in order to empower and equip them for a promising future.
Round Rock Homeless Shelters and Supportive Housing
https://www.shelterlistings.org/city/round_rock-tx.html
Central Texas Table of Grace – nurturing home-like environment for displaced youth in Central Texas
https://centraltexastableofgrace.org/about/
Homeless Accommodation in Cedar Park, Round Rock and surrounding areas
https://www.homelessaccommodation.com/city/texas-cedar-park/
Women’s Shelters in Round Rock, Texas
https://www.womenshelters.org/cit/tx-round_rock
Women’s Shelters in Cedar Park, Texas
https://www.womenshelters.org/cit/tx-cedar_park
Abuse/Neglect Resources
https://www.tcsheriff.org/images/community/docs/vs/Elder_Resource_Guide.pdf
Department of Family and Protective Services – Region 7/Austin