Program areas at Saheli
Texas Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division: Asian Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocacy and Community Outreach (VOCA & VAWA)Saheli, dba Asian Family Support Services of Austin, promotes abuse-free Asian communities through advocacy, support, awareness, and access to social services. Survivor assistance provides a confidential language-accessible 24/7 line, case management, legal accompaniment and referral, support groups, and financial assistance to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Community outreach educates the community about the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence and free, confidential resources available through a variety of activities. Economic empowerment provides transitional housing, education and job seeking preparation and support to people affected by abuse.
US Department of Justice: Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence,Dating Violence,Sexual Assault and Stalking Saheli promotes abuse-free Asian communities through advocacy, support, awareness, and access to social services. Under the Transitional Housing initiative, the organization provides housing rent, deposit, and utilities assistance for the survivors of Domestic violence and sexual assault.
US Department of Justice: Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services ProgramSaheli promotes abuse-free Asian communities through advocacy, support, awareness, and access to social services. The program provides culturally responsive, language-accessible programs to help people stay safe from domestic and sexual violence, and supports the operation of the 24/7 hotline.