WilCo Calls Attention To Teen Dating Violence

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TX — In an effort to increase awareness about Relationship Violence, the Williamson County Domestic Assault Response Team is spearheading an initiative involving local law enforcement, local high schools, and Hope Alliance next month, officials said.

Football players will wear the national symbol representing the campaign of the “Purple Ribbon” on their helmets during the games. Volunteers will attend the Georgetown High School home football game on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m., and Eastview High School home football game on Friday, Oct. 4, also at 7 p.m., to disseminate informational brochures targeting dating and family violence awareness. Announcements will be made before and during the game to this effect, officials noted.

The Williamson County Commissioners Court previously issued a Proclamation naming October as Domestic and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 9:30 a.m.

The initiative dubbed “Football Can Be a Violent Sport, Relationships Shouldn’t Be” in a multi-entity collaboration among the Georgetown Police Department, Georgetown High School, Eastview High School, the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, the District Attorney’s Office, the County Attorney’s Office and Hope Alliance.

For more information or questions, contact the Williamson County District Attorney’s Office at (512) 943-1234, Hope Alliance at 800-460-7233, or the Williamson County Attorney’s Office at (512) 943-1111.

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