Local and National Resources & Support
Austin, TX:
SAFE Austin www.safeaustin.org - 24-hr SAFEline – Call 512-267-SAFE (7233) | Text: 737.888.7233
Asian Family Support Services of Austin (AFSSA) - https://www.afssaustin.org - 24-hr Hotline - Call 1-877-281-8371
Round Rock, TX:
Hope Alliance https://www.hopealliancetx.org - 24-hr Hope Line - Call 1-800 - 460-7233
National:
USA: National Domestic Violence Hotline https://www.thehotline.org - 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) TTY 1.800.787.3224
We understand this project has had a powerful impact for some people. If you feel the need for more emotional or physical support, please speak with someone you trust or seek professional help.
For emergencies, call your national helpline number. In the USA please call 911.
* Please note: One Million Stars Texas is a community art project. We have listed local and national organizations that provide direct support services and work to end violence in our communities. We have also listed some reading resources. No solicitations please.
Talking to Children About Racism and Violence
Child Mind Institute: Talking to Kids About Racism and Violence
Colorín Colorado: Talking with Children About Violence
Commonsense Media: How to Talk to Kids about Violence, Crime, and War
PBS: https://www.pbs.org/parents/talking-about-racism
Organizations working to end gender based violence and support gender equality
UN Women: unwomen.org
16 Days Campaign to end gender based violence: 16dayscampaign.org
He for She: heforshe.org
Local and National Organizations working for policy and system change
Austin Justice Coalition: https://austinjustice.org/
Austin is Safer When: https://austinissaferwhen.org
Black Lives Matter: https://blacklivesmatter.com
Futures Without Violence: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org
Measure, Community Led, Data Driven: https://wemeasure.org
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America: https://momsdemandaction.org
Antiracist Resources
Be Antiracist Podcast with Ibram X. Kendi
Center for Antiracist Research: https://www.bu.edu/antiracism-center/the-center/
Trying Together: https://tryingtogether.org/community-resources/anti-racism-tools/
Stop Asian American Pacific Islander Hate: Our communities stand united against racism. https://stopaapihate.org/
Reading Resources
https://www.theconsciouskid.org/
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/books-on-race
https://www.ibramxkendi.com/books
The 1619 project (podcast) The 1619 project book