AUSTIN, Texas — Survivors of domestic violence will soon have a new safe space to escape their abusers.

The SAFE Alliance, an advocacy group that assists survivors of all abuse, hosted a ribbon cutting alongside Austin city officials on Wednesday to commemorate the renovation of a motel that has been converted into a domestic violence shelter.

The roughly $16 million project came as part of a partnership between SAFE, the City of Austin and Austin Public Health.

When people come in, they will have the following:

Emergency transportation and rapid placement into a safe shelter.

Counseling and support groups.

Safety planning and case management focused on housing stability.

Connection to healthcare benefits.

Educational advocacy for K-12 students.

Children's Services program to buil

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