Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

What Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council does

Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1996 and incorporated in 1997, headquartered at 2990 Richmond Ave., Ste. 550 in Houston, Texas, that operates as a convening and coordination body rather than a direct service provider across the Greater Harris County region. The organization connects law enforcement, prosecution, courts, healthcare, education, and domestic violence service agencies through monthly Community Council meetings, Steering Committees, and Policy Committees that produce formal cross-system protocols, and it manages flagship programs including the Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) homicide-prevention initiative using the validated Danger Assessment for Law Enforcement (DA-LE) tool, the Domestic Violence Coordinated Access to Housing program, and a Rapid Rehousing program operating through HUD Continuum of Care funding.

HCDVCC's core service lines center on the Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (DVAF), a Harris County-funded flexible financial assistance program that has channeled more than $3.2 million since 2023 to over 4,100 survivors and their children through a network of 18-19 community partner agencies, and the Survivor Safety Fund (formerly the Secret Sisters project), which passes 100% of donations directly to survivors at highest risk. The organization also delivers Training and Technical Assistance and an online HCDVCC Virtual Training Academy hosted on Teachable, supports the SSPT (Ring) Camera Project that has distributed 900+ security devices to survivors, and runs multi-disciplinary research partnerships including the Harris County Health and Relationship Study with UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School and the Adult Violent Death Review Team.

The business model is grant- and donation-funded: HCDVCC holds 501(c)(3) status (EIN 76-0533828), charges no fees to survivors, and is sustained by Harris County government appropriations ($1.5M recurring budget line-item secured in 2023, building on $4.7M ARPA funding in 2022 and prior CARES Act support), federal grants (HUD Continuum of Care Rapid Rehousing), foundation grants (Houston Endowment, 2010 founding investment), corporate in-kind contributions (Ring/Amazon), and individual donations. The organization employs 40+ staff in a remote-first operating model adopted in 2015 and is led by Executive Director Barbie Brashear with director-level oversight of operations (Amy Smith), training (Thecia Jenkins), and the DVHRT initiative (Alicia Nuzzie).

Name

Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

Legal name

Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

Website

https://hcdvcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HCDVCC is a Houston-based 501(c)(3) non-profit that coordinates the Greater Harris County domestic violence response across law enforcement, prosecution, courts, healthcare, and 19+ service agencies. It administers the DVAF flexible financial assistance program, the DVHRT homicide-prevention initiative, housing programs, and survivor safety funding at no cost to beneficiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Coordination & Survivor Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Domestic violence prevention
• Survivor support services
• Coordinated community response
• Flexible financial assistance
• Homicide prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. EIN: 76-0533828. The Survivor Safety Fund (formerly Secret Sisters project) receives donations that go directly to survivors at highest risk.
2. Government Grants and Funding: HCDVCC receives federal and county grants including CARES Act funding, ARPA funding, and line-item budget allocation from Harris County ($1.5 million). They have administered over $3.4 million in COVID Relief funds and $4.7 million in ARPA funding for the DVAF program.
3. Flexible Funding Administration: HCDVCC administers the Harris County OCA Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (DVAF), coordinating over $3.2 million in flexible financial assistance through a network of community partners. They also manage HUD Continuum of Care Rapid Rehousing Programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

HCDVCC operates as a coordinating body and service administrator that convenes multidisciplinary stakeholders (law enforcement, prosecution, courts, healthcare, education, and DV service providers) to strengthen the community-wide response to domestic violence in Greater Houston. It administers flexible financial-assistance funds (Domestic Violence Assistance Fund and Survivor Safety Fund), operates the Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) homicide-prevention initiative, delivers coordinated-access housing and rapid rehousing programs, and provides training, technical assistance, and online professional development to professionals across the region.

Product overview

Harris County Domestic Violence Coordinating Council (HCDVCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates as a coordination and advocacy body rather than a technology product company. Its portfolio consists of programs and services focused on domestic violence prevention, survivor support, and community coordination. Key offerings include: the DVHRT (Domestic Violence High Risk Team) for homicide prevention; Rapid Rehousing and DV Coordinated Access to Housing programs; Survivor Safety Fund and DVAF (Domestic Violence Assistance Fund) providing flexible financial assistance; HCDVCC Virtual Trainings online academy; Training & Technical Assistance for professionals; and the Supporting Survivors Toolkit as an educational resource. HCDVCC also facilitates multiple committees including AVDRT, Legal Services, Policy, and Title IX. The organization does not offer a software product or technology platform with integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Survivor Safety Fund: Flexible financial assistance program launched in 2017 (originally as Secret Sisters project) providing 100% of donations directly to survivors at highest risk across Greater Houston. Funds are distributed quickly and flexibly for emergency lodging, transportation, legal fees, food, and medicine.
• Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (DVAF)

Products and services

• Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT) A multi-disciplinary homicide-prevention initiative combining early identification via the validated Danger Assessment for Law Enforcement (DA-LE) tool, multi-disciplinary team information sharing, ongoing case monitoring, and individualized services to victims alongside offender accountability. Targets high-risk domestic violence cases in Harris County and Pasadena.
• Domestic Violence Assistance Fund (DVAF) Harris County's flexible financial assistance program for domestic violence survivors, administered by HCDVCC, providing quick-response survivor-defined funding for housing, transportation, childcare, food, legal expenses, technology, and other safety-related needs through 18-19 partner agencies.
• Survivor Safety Fund Community-funded flexible financial assistance program that channels 100% of donations directly to survivors at highest risk across Greater Houston for emergency lodging, transportation, legal fees, food, and medicine.
• Domestic Violence Coordinated Access to Housing Streamlined coordinated-access process for families fleeing domestic violence to enter safe, stable, and affordable housing options through community-wide best practices for rapid rehousing, including HUD Continuum of Care programs.
• Rapid Rehousing Program Housing First intervention providing rental assistance, case management, trauma support, and supportive services to help homeless individuals and families obtain housing quickly and remain housed.
• Training & Technical Assistance On-site and virtual training programs for nurses, social workers, law enforcement, educators, and victim advocates to recognize, respond, and refer domestic violence survivors across Harris County.
• HCDVCC Virtual Trainings Online learning platform offering professional development courses and training sessions on domestic violence awareness, response, and prevention for professionals and community members.
• SSPT (RING) Camera Project Partnership with Ring providing donated video doorbells and security cameras with free subscription plans to survivors as part of comprehensive safety planning; the project provided 900+ cameras assisting 2,782 people within its first year.
• Adult Violent Death Review Team (AVDRT) Multi-disciplinary committee reviewing domestic violence deaths in Harris County to identify opportunities for system improvement and prevention of future homicides.
• Full Court Press Expert Witness Training Two-day multidisciplinary experiential training program co-developed with the UT Austin Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault to strengthen litigation and expert witness skills in cases involving interpersonal violence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $3.2 million in flexible financial assistance coordinated since 2023, helping 4,100+ survivors
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• An-Nisa Hope CentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner receiving $1.5 million allocation for flexible financial assistance to survivors
• BakerRipleycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner serving survivors across Harris County
• Bay Area Turning PointcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner serving survivors in Clear Lake/Webster area
• DayacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner serving South Asian survivors in Houston
• Fort Bend Women's CentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner serving Fort Bend County survivors
• The Montrose CentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner serving LGBTQ+ survivors
• Justice for All ImmigrantscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner serving immigrant survivors with immigration-specific support
• Tahirih Justice CentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner providing legal services to immigrant women and girls fleeing violence
• Bethel's Family Resource CentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner serving families in Harris County
• Family TiescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner serving families in Harris County
• FamilyTime Crisis & Counseling CentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner serving survivors in Humble/IAH area
• Fresh Spirit Wellness for WomencoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner providing wellness services to women survivors
• GHIRPcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner serving survivors in Greater Houston
• NAM (Northwest Assistance Ministries)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner serving families in the 1960/Houston area
• Sarah's HousecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner providing shelter and services to survivors
• The LandingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026DVAF grantee partner serving survivors in Harris County
• United Way of Greater HoustonsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Venue partner for community events including firearms and survivor safety meetings
• Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault at The University of Texas at AustincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-developer of Full Court Press Expert Witness Training, a two-day multidisciplinary experiential training strengthening litigation and expert witness skills in cases involving interpersonal violence
• Chispas ConsultingsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023Facilitated participatory grantmaking process for DVAF's 2026 Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Ring (Amazon)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Donated Ring devices including Video Doorbells, Security Cameras, and free Ring Protect subscription plans for survivor safety. Donation supported SSPT Camera Project providing 900+ cameras to survivors
• UTMB Center for Violence PreventioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partner in the Harris County Health and Relationship Study (HCHR) to understand needs of residents impacted by intimate partner violence and COVID-19
• UTHealth Houston McGovern Medical School - Center for Violence PreventioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Dr. Leila Wood leads full evaluation of DVAF funding with IRB approval, survey instruments, and interviews with participating agencies. Study funded by National Institute of Justice and Office on Violence Against Women
• Houston Police Department – Victim Services Division and Family ViolencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partner in the Domestic Violence High Risk Team (DVHRT), providing victim services and family violence expertise to the homicide prevention initiative
• Harris County Sheriff's Office – Family Violence, Victims Assistance, and Threat Assessment DivisionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partner in DVHRT with multiple divisions contributing to threat assessment and victim assistance
• Harris County District Attorney's Office – Domestic Violence DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Original host of DVHRT through TCFV grant in 2018, continues as core criminal justice partner
• AVDA – Aid to Victims of Domestic AbusecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Core DV service provider partner in DVHRT and DVAF network
• Houston Area Women's CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Major DV service provider partner in DVHRT and one of the largest shelter providers in the region
• Texas Attorney General's Office – Crime Victims Compensation DivisionsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Provides crime victims compensation resources to survivors connected through DVHRT
• United States Attorney Office – Southern District of TexassupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Federal prosecution partner for cases involving interstate domestic violence
• Harris County Community Supervision and CorrectionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Post-conviction services partner providing supervision information for high-risk case monitoring
• Harris County Pretrial ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Provides pretrial risk assessment information for DVHRT case coordination
• Harris County Office of Justice and SafetysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018County office supporting justice coordination initiatives
• Harris County District Attorney's Fugitive TaskforcesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Supports DVHRT with fugitive apprehension related to DV cases
• Pasadena Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Leads Pasadena DVHRT with The Bridge Over Troubled Waters; implements DA-LE tool
• The Bridge Over Troubled WaterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Pasadena DV shelter partner in Pasadena DVHRT initiative

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Safe Horizon: New York City's largest DV and crime victim services organization operating programs across shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community coordination. Comparable as a large, multi-program DV services organization with convening and direct service capabilities.
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: The nationally recognized 24/7 hotline serving DV survivors across the U.S. Comparable as a federally-supported DV infrastructure organization with national scope; complements rather than competes with HCDVCC's regional coordination role.

Direct peers

• Texas Council on Family Violence: The statewide DV coalition that originally funded Harris County's DVHRT initiative through a 2018 grant to the DA's Office. TCFV plays a convening and capacity-building role across Texas analogous to HCDVCC's role at the county level, and is the natural umbrella peer for HCDVCC's domestic violence coordination work.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence: The national social change organization dedicated to creating a social, political, and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists. NNEDV is a peer to HCDVCC at the national convening/policy level, with comparable cross-system coordination, advocacy, and training functions.
• Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide coalition providing training, advocacy, and technical assistance to member programs serving DV survivors in Illinois. Highly comparable to HCDVCC's convening and training role, but at the state level.
• California Partnership to End Domestic Violence: California's statewide DV advocacy and policy coalition. Peer to HCDVCC at the state convening level, with comparable training, policy, and member-network coordination functions.
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide DV coalition providing training, advocacy, and a network of local programs across Pennsylvania. Functions as a convening and standards body analogous to HCDVCC's role within Harris County, scaled to a state footprint.

Regional players

• Fort Bend Women's Center: DV service provider and DVAF grantee partner serving Fort Bend County in the Greater Houston area. Comparable as a regional DV service provider embedded in HCDVCC's coordinated network.
• AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse): A long-standing Houston-area DV service provider and core DVHRT/DVAF partner agency of HCDVCC. Comparable as a regional DV counseling, advocacy, and shelter provider embedded in the same coordinated community response system.
• Houston Area Women's Center: One of the largest direct DV service providers in the Greater Houston area and a core DVHRT and DVAF partner of HCDVCC. Comparable as a regional DV service ecosystem player, though operating one layer down in direct service delivery rather than cross-system coordination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagramcom/hcdvcchou

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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