Laura M Hilgart - The Women's Center of Tarrant County

Founded in 1979, The Women s Center provides healing and recovery services for the victims of rape, sexual abuse, domestic violence and assault. The organization also offers individual and group counseling services. The Women s Center trains police, courts, hospitals and mental health professionals who assist, counsel and support victims during rape exams. It offers long- and short-term employment programs to help people become financially independent. The organization s help line service provides assistance and information to enable women to manage serious life transitions. The Women s Center maintains offices in Arlington and Fort Worth, Texas.