IDVSA trains practitioners in the field, law enforcement professionals, and legal service providers. Additionally, we are committed to the Read more
IDVSA’s research focuses on national and local concerns regarding interpersonal violence, domestic violence, and human trafficking. Our aim is to Read more
IDVSA helps campuses create safe environments through research and training. We are committed to the educational mission of The Read more
Multidisciplinary Expertise The Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault is the only research institute in the nation that approaches research about interpersonal violence from a multi-disciplinary focus. We are a collaboration between the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, School of Law, and School of Nursing, and the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Texas at Austin, as well as 150 community affiliates. IDVSA’s Director and Principal Investigator is Dr. Noël Busch-Armendariz. Learn More