Early Intervention for Women Living in Domestic Violence Program

Agency: San Antonio City Attorney’s Office
Prosecution Section
Municipal Courts

Mission: To facilitate and enhance the prosecution of domestic violence Class C misdemeanor cases and thereby quickly intervene and provide for the victim’s safety, hold the batterer accountable, and prevent the violence from escalating into more dangerous crimes.

Program Goals

Shift the burden of filing and prosecuting from the victim to the State of Texas
Aggressively prosecute Class C misdemeanor cases to enable the Court to mandate Battering Intervention Programs for perpetrators
Provide initial and follow-up services to victims and their families
Provide victims with referrals for other resources in the community
Provide continual training in domestic violence issues for law enforcement, legal, and judicial members of the justice system
Educate the community at large in order to reduce the incidence of domestic violence

Download brochures "Domestic Violence: A Personal Safety Plan" and "Defending Yourself Against Stalking" using Adobe Reader.

For further information contact a member of the Early Intervention Domestic Violence Team at 401 S. Frio, Rm. 204 San Antonio, TX 78207. (210) 207-7355

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Monday - Friday

** Information on this web site is not to be construed as legal advice **