Cheryl's Voice
Turning Trauma into Victory
Cheryl’s Voice is committed to educating the community about intimate partner violence prevention.
LaTasha's Story
LaTasha Williams was a child left behind at 1 ½ years old. In 1984, her father stalked her mother, ultimately taking the life of her mother, Cheryl Williams-Saddler, along with his own, leaving LaTasha behind until she was found. LaTasha was placed under the guardianship care of their maternal parents.
41 Years later, LaTasha is dedicated to advocating for children who suffer from the same tragedy. She has dedicated her life and education to learning more about Domestic Violence and is motivated to share her story and play an active role in Domestic Violence Awareness. LaTasha Williams is highly motivated to encourage children who survived and witnessed domestic violence in their homes. She actively promotes Domestic Violence Awareness in the communities, letting Cheryl’s Voice be heard.
Why does Tarrant County 911 Support Cheryl's Voice?
Did you know LaTasha's testimony was a contributing factor of getting Text 9-1-1 in Tarrant County?
Life after Death: Overcoming Childhood Trauma
LaTasha’s inspiring personal journey with being a child witnessing abuse of her mother and being left behind due to domestic violence homicide and suicide from daily physical struggles, visible and invisible scares; to becoming a survivor, overcomer, and advocate.
How the Criminal Justice System can be of service to Victims and Abusers
LaTasha will talk about two amazing programs she assists with the development and case managed in the Criminal Justice system that provides resources, accountability, and long-term services to Victims and Abusers and how effective they are.
“How the Criminal Justice System can be of service to Victims and Abusers”
LaTasha will talk about two amazing programs she assists with the development and case managed in the Criminal Justice system that provides resources, accountability, and long-term services to Victims and Abusers and how effective they are.
“The Correlation of Teen Dating Violence and Sex Trafficking”
LaTasha brings current cases and information educating the audience on how teen dating violence and sex trafficking collide, providing signs of abuse, warning signs and action plan to protect, prevent, and rescue teens.
”My core passions are speaking to youth, women, and men to increase their knowledge of dating violence, intimate partner violence, and overcoming childhood trauma.”
- LaTasha Williams
Resources
The Women’s Center of Tarrant County 817-927-4040
The Women’s Center of Tarrant County inspires, teaches and
empowers women and families to overcome violence.
https://www.womenscentertc.org/
Demarque's Empowerment Group, PLLC
"GOLDMINDS" Youth Empowerment Program for young men between ages 12-17yrs. Group sessions will focus on self-esteem building, positive communication, social skills, anger management, effective decision-making, and recreational activities. Youth empowerment sessions will help improve the mental health and behavior of students along with developing their leadership skills!
Virtual Monthly and Bi-weekly Group Sessions will be hosted on Zoom and Quarterly Team Building Events are included in the program! The support and involvement of guardians is beneficial for the success of the program. Goldminds.
Demarque Mitchell, LCSW (CEO of Demarque’s Empowerment Group, PLLC).
Contact: www.demarqueempowerment.com
One Safe Place 817-916-4323
One Safe Place serves those affected by domestic violence and
sexual assault.
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE
BestColleges Student Resources (281) 846-3072
Campus Resources:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/sexual-assault-on-campus/
Campus Safety Guide:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/campus-safety-guide/
New Texas Laws: Protecting Women and Families
Effective September 1, 2025
Strangulation as a Felony (House Bill 520)
House Bill 520 elevates strangulation to be explicitly recognized as an element of aggravated assault. This means that any act of strangulation in a domestic violence incident is no longer treated as a misdemeanor-level offense, but as a second-degree felony, carrying harsher sentencing. This change acknowledges the severe danger strangulation poses and provides stronger legal protections for victims.
Strengthened Protective Orders (Senate Bill 1719)
Senate Bill 1719 expands who can request protective orders on behalf of a victim. Now, not only victims themselves but also prosecuting attorneys and judges have the authority to extend or issue protective orders. This ensures faster and more effective legal action when victims are unable or too afraid to file for themselves, giving courts more tools to keep survivors safe.
Judicial Training on Family Violence (House Bill 1432)
House Bill 1432 requires that judges across Texas receive mandatory training on family violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking. By ensuring that judges are fully informed about the realities of domestic violence and abuse dynamics, this law strengthens the justice system’s ability to respond appropriately to survivors and hold offenders accountable.
Human Trafficking Awareness Notice (House Bill 3553)
House Bill 3553 mandates that all businesses in Texas display a human trafficking notice in a visible area. This notice provides information on how victims can seek help and report trafficking situations. The new law removes prior exceptions, making the requirement universal. For survivors of domestic violence who are also at risk of trafficking, this ensures that resources and hotline information are visible in more public spaces.
Contact Cheryl's Voice
3000 S. Hulen Street #124-255
Fort Worth, TX 76109
682-325-9307
