Brave Alliance

08/27/2026

Why should you consider getting a medical forensic exam if you’ve experienced a sexual assault?

After an unwanted sexual experience, you have the option to get a sexual assault medical forensic exam done to preserve evidence, to prevent pregnancy or infection, or to access medical care. You can see a forensic nurse at a free community clinic or most local emergency departments. The exam is free of cost, though hospitals may bill for additional medical treatments.
If you or anyone you know has experienced sexual assault, help is available.
For Austin-specific support, atxbelieves.org can help or call Brave Alliance to schedule an exam 512.738. 8817. For advocacy support reach out to SAFE at 512.267.SAFE (7233).
RAINN also offers free, confidential, 24/7 support in English and Spanish through their National Sexual Assault Hotline. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673), text HOPE to 64673, or Chat at https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline.

08/27/2026

It's back to campus time! If you're a new student or a parent of a new student, this might be your first time coming across the term 'red zone.'
Understanding what it means is a key part of staying safe. The "red zone" refers to the period from college move-in to Thanksgiving break, when more than half of campus sexual assaults occur, leaving freshmen and new students especially vulnerable.
Remember to trust your gut, stick together, and know your resources.

08/27/2026

Huge news for Austin! 🎉 The City, APD, and have launched a new website, , to support sexual assault survivors.
There you'll find resources like counseling, legal aid, reporting options and more. You are NOT alone. Visit atxbelieves.org to learn more.

07/15/2026

07/05/2026

Happy 4th of July! 🎆 🎉

06/28/2026

Every child deserves faith communities that lead with courage, compassion, and protection. GRACE Executive Director Laura Thien is joining Wartburg Theological Seminary and Zero Abuse Project for a FREE webinar on Becoming a Trauma-Informed Church. This is the fifth episode in a series on prevention, pastoral care and healing, and is grounded in the ELCA Social Message on Child Protection. Register today to save your seat!

📆 June 18
🕠️ 6:45–8:00 PM CT
💻️ Zoom
Reserve your free seat: https://lnkd.in/g4FYY6kF

06/26/2026

06/26/2026

Heads Up Cedar Park!

Members of our Central Texas Regional SWAT Team are conducting a training exercise Friday, June 26th at 1200 Fire Lane near the YMCA starting around 10:00am.

There will be some loud noises in the area but be advised this is a **TRAINING ONLY**

06/26/2026

🤝 Collaboration in action! 🤝
We are so proud of the deep expertise within our Austin/Travis County SARRT membership. Recently, two of our dedicated members held a training session for the Central Texas Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CTCAHT).
The training featured:
✨ The Executive Director of Brave Alliance, who shared vital insights on the forensic exam services they provide to survivors in our community.
✨ A powerful presentation on the intersection of Climate Disaster and Sexual Violence, exploring how our communities can better prepare and protect the most vulnerable before and after crises.
Our SARRT is stronger because of the diverse professional backgrounds our members bring to the table. Thank you to everyone who showed up to learn and grow together!