21/10/2025
Domestic Violence Campaign â Week 3 â Resources
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Midlothian Police Departmentâs Victim Advocate Unit (VAU) reminds our community that resources matter. Access to safe shelters, legal advocacy, counseling, and safety planning can make the difference between surviving and thriving. Too often, victims stay silent not because they want to but because they donât know where to turn. Thatâs where we come in. Our officers and advocates work hand-in-hand to connect individuals and families to life-saving services right here in our community and across the nation.
If you or someone you know needs help:
⢠Victim Advocate Unit:
Coordinator Jamie M. Singleton (682) 540-2450 / Jamie.Singleton@midlothian.tx.us
Evirr Eshelman (214) 813-5706 / Evirr.Eshelman@midlothian.tx.us
⢠Midlothian Police Department Emergency: 9-1-1
⢠Midlothian Police Department (Non-Emergency): (972) 775-3333
⢠The Family Place (Dallas): (214) 941-1991
⢠Hopeâs Door New Beginning Center: (972) 276-0057
⢠The Heights Ellis County Family Resources: (469) 672-6494
⢠National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) | thehotline.org
⢠Love is Respect (Teens & Young Adults): Text âLOVEISâ to 22522
⢠RAINN (Sexual Assault Hotline): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Remember:
Asking for help is not a sign of weakness itâs a sign of strength. Every resource shared, every conversation started, and every moment of compassion can help someone find safety and hope. Together, we can make Midlothian and every community a place where love is safe, and silence is broken.
Know the Warning Signs â Awareness Saves Lives
Domestic violence doesnât always start with bruises. It often begins with control, isolation, and fear that slowly take away a personâs freedom and confidence. Recognizing the signs can help save someoneâs life even your own.
Common Warning Signs of Abuse:
⢠Constant criticism, humiliation, or intimidation
⢠Extreme jealousy or possessiveness
⢠Isolation from friends and family
⢠Monitoring of phone calls, messages, or location
⢠Threats toward the victim, children, pets, or themselves
⢠Financial control or withholding money and resources
⢠Physical violence hitting, pushing, or restraining
⢠Forced sexual acts or coercion
If these behaviors sound familiar whether in your life or someone elseâs help is available. You are not alone, and there are people ready to listen and support you.
For Help & Support:
⢠Victim Advocate Unit:
Coordinator Jamie M. Singleton (682) 540-2450/ Jamie.Singleton@midlothian.tx.us
Evirr Eshelman (214) 813-5706/ Evirr.Eshelman@midlothian.tx.us
⢠Midlothian Police Department Emergency: 9-1-1
⢠Midlothian Police Department (Non-Emergency): (972) 775-3333
⢠National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) â thehotline.org
⢠Ellis County Friends of the Family:
o CASA of Ellis County: (972) 937-1455
o Ellis County Childrenâs Advocacy Center: (972) 937-1870
o The Heights Ellis County Family Resources: (469) 672-6494
o Friends of First Look: (972) 938-7900
o Ellis County Homeless Coalition: (469) 864-6240
Awareness is the first step toward prevention. Together, we can recognize, respond, and reach out.
How to Support a Friend Experiencing Abuse
Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is simply be there. If someone you care about is in an abusive relationship, your response can make a life-changing difference.
Hereâs how to help:
⢠Listen without judgment. Believe them and let them share at their own pace.
⢠Avoid giving ultimatums. Leaving can be dangerous, and survivors need support not pressure.
⢠Offer resources, not rescue. Connect them to trained professionals who can create a safe plan.
⢠Check in regularly. A simple message or call reminds them theyâre not alone.
⢠Keep their information private. Safety and confidentiality are crucial.
Resources for You & Them:
⢠Victim Advocate Unit:
Coordinator Jamie M. Singleton (682) 540-2450/ Jamie.Singleton@midlothian.tx.us
Evirr Eshelman (214) 813-5706/ Evirr.Eshelman@midlothian.tx.us
⢠Midlothian Police Department Emergency: 9-1-1
⢠Midlothian Police Department (Non-Emergency): (972) 775-3333
⢠The Family Place (Dallas): (214) 941-1991
⢠Love is Respect: Text âLOVEISâ to 22522 | loveisrespect.org
⢠National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Your support could be the first step toward their safety. Together, we can build a community that listens, believes, and stands beside survivors.
National Resources
⢠National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7, free, confidential help for survivors of domestic violence: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). The Hotline+1
⢠National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV): A national clearinghouse of tools, training and resources to support survivors, advocates and service providers. National Domestic Violence Center
⢠Texas Advocacy Project: While Texas-based, this organization provides legal support and advocacy across the state (so useful nationally for Texans). Texas Advocacy Project
⢠Online directories like DomesticShelters.org help survivors locate support groups, shelters and counseling services by location across the U.S. DomesticShelters.org+1
Texas / North Texas â Local Support Groups & Counseling Options
⢠The Family Place (Dallas / North Texas): Offers emergency shelter, crisis counseling, support groups, legal advocacy and long-term services for survivors of family and domestic violence. The Family Place
⢠SafeHaven of Tarrant County: Domestic violence hotline (1-877-701-7233), shelter options, and change-of-life transitional housing plus counseling and support groups for survivors and their children. Safe Haven TC
⢠WIN (Women in Need): Provides domestic violence services to North Texas residents (advocacy, education, counseling, referrals) free of charge. Women In Need
⢠Center Against Sexual & Family Violence (El Paso area): Specific support groups for domestic violence survivors: âDomestic Violence Support Group ⌠you may find healing and validation from others who share a similar abusive experience.â CASFV
⢠Families to Freedom: Focused on transportation support for survivors in Texas (helping with relocation to safety) which is a key support in the larger resource network. Families to Freedom
Therapy / Counseling Options & Support Groups
⢠For survivors needing counseling: Many local programs (such as The Family Place, SafeHaven) offer free or sliding-scale counseling in conjunction with shelter and services. Example: The Family Place includes âcounselingâ as part of its core services. The Family Place
⢠Support groups: The Center Against Sexual & Family Violence lists support groups for domestic violence survivors (group-based healing). CASFV
Broader state-level resources: Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) offers a statewide network, which can lead to locally based counseling and support options. Texas Council on Family Violence