ALISON HAS

Reformed our Sexual Assault Response System

  • Launched a comprehensive evaluation of Austin Police Department’s sexual assault response system to ensure survivors are listened to and their cases are investigated diligently.

  • Prioritized the Victim Services division in the budget process and increased their resources and staffing, guiding the unit to an unprecedented level of funding. Most recently, Alison successfully amended the FY21 budget to provide an additional $500,000 to the Victim Services division for new counselors and new equipment. 

    • Read Alison’s FY21 budget amendment here.

  • Pursued improvements to Austin’s DNA testing processes and advanced new contracts that increase our testing capacity, shorten the timeframe for testing, and expedite the delivery of accurate results.

 

In the news:

Austin City Council Orders Review Of Nearly 2,000 Rape Cases
Newsy, Feb. 1, 2019

Council Calls for Independent Audit of APD's Rape Cases
Austin Chronicle, Feb. 1, 2019

City Speeds Up Rape Kit Review
Austin Chronicle, June 21, 2019