Rape Agression Defense (RAD) - Free Self Defense Classes are offered to Houston area women by the Harris County Sheriff's Office. See also RAD Kids. Call 713-221-6000 or click here for more information.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) - Drugs and alchohol are involved in most cases of crime and abuse. The DARE program (implemented by The Harris County Sheriff's Office) teaches children not only to refuse illicit drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, but also how to avoid gangs and violence. Kindergarten - 6th Grade classes and visitations offered.
Houston Area Crime Stoppers - Crime Stoppers of Houston will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and charging of any felony suspects. All callers will remain anonymous. You can call in any felony crime or fugitive you have information about. It does not have to be an advertised crime. Call 713-222-8477 (TIPS).
Harris County Sheriff's Office - Host Free Self Defense Classes for Houston area women and children, and Drug Resistance Classes for Kingergarten - 6th Grade aged children.
Houston Safety Net - Houston Police Department informational pamphlet (PDF).
Houston Police Department - 713-884-3131
Adult Sex Crimes Unit - 713-308-1180
Juvenile Unit - 713-731-5335
Family Violence Unit - 713-308-1100
Harris County District Attorney - 713-755-5800
Family Criminal Law Division - 713-755-5888 - issue restraining and protective orders for victims of domestic violence.
