CACTX News
National Children's Alliance Co-Sponsors Working Summit on Child Abuse
Tuesday Oct 20th
Tuesday Oct 20th
Child abuse advocates to examine the issue of child abuse deaths and
strategize for increased federal support of the cause
Source: Rueters
strategize for increased federal support of the cause
Cathy Crabtree Recognized by National Children's Alliance
Wednesday Jun 17th
Source:
Wednesday Jun 17th
Cathy Crabtree Recognized by National Children's Alliance
Issues In Child Abuse
Difficult Economic Times Prove Value of Multidisciplinary Approaches to Resolve Child Abuse
Monday Dec 21st
Source: National District Attorneys Association
Monday Dec 21st
Read about the value of the CAC multidisciplinary team in the latest National District Attorneys Association/National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse newsletter.
Rising Removals
Tuesday Dec 1st
Tuesday Dec 1st
CPS
Removals of Texas children from abusive homes have reached their highest point since the 2008 polygamist sect raid when hundreds of children were taken into custody in a single day.
Source: The Texas Tribune
Removals of Texas children from abusive homes have reached their highest point since the 2008 polygamist sect raid when hundreds of children were taken into custody in a single day.
Hire Power
Friday Nov 13th
Friday Nov 13th
CPS
The child welfare agency, which has long battled sky-high employee turnover and caseworker vacancy rates, has seen staffing numbers blossom since the economy stalled out.
Source: The Texas Tribune
The child welfare agency, which has long battled sky-high employee turnover and caseworker vacancy rates, has seen staffing numbers blossom since the economy stalled out.
Experts Ask Congress For Funding, Consistent Standards
Wednesday Oct 21st
Source: Every Child Matters
Wednesday Oct 21st
REPORT: FIVE CHILDREN DIE EACH DAY FROM ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN U.S.;
EXPERTS ASK CONGRESS FOR FUNDING, CONSISTENT STANDARDS
We Can Do Better: A Report by the Every Child Matters Education Fund
Wednesday Oct 21st
Wednesday Oct 21st
Too many children die in America as a result of abuse and neglect. We Can Do Better.
Source: Every Child Matters
Siblings of slain baby hadn't been to school in years
Wednesday Sep 9th
Wednesday Sep 9th
Siblings of slain baby hadn't been to school in years
Source: pro8news.com
CPS Revises Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Thursday Aug 27th
Thursday Aug 27th
Stiffer CPS policies for children found to have sexual transmitted diseases.
Source: statesman.com
Courthouse Dogs program puts pets on the case to aid young crime victims
Thursday Aug 20th
Thursday Aug 20th
Well-behaved dogs act as companions for traumatized victims of child abuse.
Source: The Dallas Morning News
American Humane Association Launches Innovative 'Therapy Animals Supporting Kids (TASK)(TM)' Program
Monday Aug 17th
Monday Aug 17th
Animal Therapy - Humane Society
Source: Fox Business
Child knew and trusted man accused of sexual assault
Friday Aug 14th
Friday Aug 14th
Child knew and trusted man accused of sexual assault
Source: woai.com
Child advocate, sex offender treatment conferences coming to Dallas
Thursday Aug 13th
Thursday Aug 13th
The city of Dallas will host two major conferences relating to the well being of children in the next two months.
Source: The Dallas Morning News
Evidence rare in girls reporting sexual abuse
Monday Aug 3rd
Monday Aug 3rd
Evidence rare in girls reporting sexual abuse
Only 10 percent had 'definitive' physical evidence, study says
It's news that may make sex abuse investigators' jobs even more difficult: Girls who describe repetitive sexual abuse rarely have definitive physical evidence, says a new report.
Source: MSNBC
Only 10 percent had 'definitive' physical evidence, study says
It's news that may make sex abuse investigators' jobs even more difficult: Girls who describe repetitive sexual abuse rarely have definitive physical evidence, says a new report.
Child protection legislation benefits child advocacy center
Friday Jul 17th
Friday Jul 17th
Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center (Winnsboro)
Source: The Pittsburg Gazette
18 and Under The Marks of Childhood or the Marks of Abuse?
Tuesday May 12th
Source: NY Times
Tuesday May 12th
In the May 12th NY Times 18 and Under column, pediatrician Perri Klass addresses the role of the pediatrician in detecting and fighting child abuse.
What is the responsibility of the doctor in protecting children from abuse?
State auditor: CPS caseloads down, but turnover still a problem
Monday Mar 16th
Source: Austin American Statesman
Monday Mar 16th
CPS
Child Protective Services seeks more funding to improve services
Thursday Feb 26th
Thursday Feb 26th
CPS
Source: Dallas Morning News
Child Abuse Alters Ability To Deal With Stress
Monday Feb 23rd
Monday Feb 23rd
Child Abuse Alters Ability To Deal With Stress
Source: RedOrbit.com
Child sex cases involving women are on the rise in Texas
Monday Feb 23rd
Monday Feb 23rd
Child Sex Cases and Women
Source: The Dallas Morning News
Attorney General Abbott, Senator Cornyn, Congressman Smith Join Forces To Protect Texas Children From Predators
Friday Feb 20th
Friday Feb 20th
State and federal legislation filed to further protect children
Source: OAG
Attorney General Press Conference
Thursday Feb 19th
Thursday Feb 19th
Attorney General Abbott, Senator Cornyn, Congressman Smith Join Forces To Protect Texas Children From Predators
Source: Texas Attorney General's Website
Seeing the signs
Monday Feb 16th
Source: Mineral Wells Index
Monday Feb 16th
Recognizing - and then reacting to - the first indications of child abuse
Effort to Track Sex Offenders Draws Resistance
Monday Feb 9th
Monday Feb 9th
Tracking Sex Offenders
Source: NY Times
Decision not to issue Amber Alert under fire
Saturday Jan 31st
Saturday Jan 31st
Amber Alert
Source: abc13.com - Houston, TX
Texas' Amber Alert policy too narrow, some say
Friday Jan 30th
Friday Jan 30th
Amber Alert
Source: Houston Chronicle
Ending Child Abuse Starts with You
Wednesday Jan 28th
Wednesday Jan 28th
Ending Child Abuse Starts with You
Source: statesman.com
States wrestle with how to fund federal sex offender law
Tuesday Dec 23rd
Tuesday Dec 23rd
Sex Offender Law
Source: The Dallas Morning News
New chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse starting in Mount Pleasant
Thursday Oct 30th
Thursday Oct 30th
Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA)
Source: The Daily Tribune
Bikers Against Child Abuse is not your average biker gang
Friday Oct 24th
Friday Oct 24th
Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA)
Source: The Dallas Morning News
Center for missing children opens in Austin
Tuesday Sep 30th
Tuesday Sep 30th
Public Safety
Source: Austin American Statesman
Reinforcements called to help officers in missing-child cases
Monday Sep 29th
Monday Sep 29th
Public Safety
Source: Houston Chronicle
Baby Moses Laws: Protection for Infants or Crazy Idea
Thursday Sep 25th
Thursday Sep 25th
Baby Moses Laws
Source: NewsRadio 740 - KTRH
Concerns About Child Abuse
Thursday Sep 25th
Thursday Sep 25th
A national survey finds that, while most Americans are concerned about child abuse, few would report suspected cases. Kelly Wallace reports.
Source: CBS News - The Early Show
Texas wants 8 kids from sect back in state care
Wednesday Aug 6th
Wednesday Aug 6th
Polygamist Sect
Source: Associated Press
Child Protective Services criticized for lax employee screening
Thursday Jul 31st
Thursday Jul 31st
CPS - Follow up article on the CPS background check
Source: Dallas News
5 arrested from west Texas polygamist sect
Monday Jul 28th
Monday Jul 28th
Polygamist Sect
Source: The Houston Chronicle
Springtown man gets 4060 years for sexually assaulting girls
Wednesday Jul 2nd
Wednesday Jul 2nd
Life Sentence
Source: Ft. Worth Star Telegram
Heavy security as grand jury looks into Texas sect
Wednesday Jun 25th
Wednesday Jun 25th
Polygamist Sect
Source: The Houston Chronicle
U.S. Supreme Court Rules On Death Penalty Case
Wednesday Jun 25th
Wednesday Jun 25th
U.S. Supreme Court
Williamson County District Attorney and CACTX Board Member John Bradley and CACTX Director of Community Relations, Joy Hughes Rauls, respond to the Supreme Court ruling.
This video clip aired on the 10 0'clock KEYE 42 News on June 26, 2008.
Source: KEYE
Williamson County District Attorney and CACTX Board Member John Bradley and CACTX Director of Community Relations, Joy Hughes Rauls, respond to the Supreme Court ruling.
This video clip aired on the 10 0'clock KEYE 42 News on June 26, 2008.
Child abuse detectives work to protect the innocent
Wednesday Jun 11th
Wednesday Jun 11th
Public Safety
Source: Austin American Statesman
Local Center News
Experts: More Area Children Witnessing Violent Crimes
Friday Jan 15th
Friday Jan 15th
The Bridge (Amarillo)
Source: KWES News West 9
Column - Jon Mark Beilue: Sadly, abuse will not go away
Wednesday Jan 13th
Wednesday Jan 13th
The Bridge Children's Advocacy Center (Amarillo)
Source: Amarillo.com
Fundraiser to benefit county children
Wednesday Jan 13th
Wednesday Jan 13th
Children's Advocacy Center of Brazoria County (Angleton)
Source: The Facts
Rusk County: Commissioners approve filling fees
Tuesday Jan 12th
Tuesday Jan 12th
Rusk County Children's Advocacy Center (Henderson)
Source: News-Journal.com
Gala set to benefit Advocacy Center
Friday Jan 8th
Friday Jan 8th
Children's Advocacy Center of Denton County (Lewisville)
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle
It's official Norma's House has a new home
Monday Jan 4th
Monday Jan 4th
Gonazles Regional Children's Advocacy Center (Gonzales)
Source: The Gonzales Inquirer
NORTHEAST TARRANT & DENTON COUNTY CHILD ABDUCTION RESPONSE TEAM
Friday Dec 18th
Friday Dec 18th
Ft. Worth
Source: Press Release
MC group donates teddy bears to Children's Advocacy Center
Tuesday Dec 15th
Tuesday Dec 15th
Midland
Source: My West Texas News
3rd Annual Cowboy Up For Kids Boots 'N Bling Event to Benefit HCCAC
Wednesday Dec 2nd
Wednesday Dec 2nd
Burnet
Source: Blanco County News
Nonprofit groups win awards of excellence
Tuesday Nov 24th
Source: dallasnews.com
Tuesday Nov 24th
Nonprofit groups win awards of excellence
HCWC: Bad economy = more abuse
Friday Oct 23rd
Friday Oct 23rd
Roxanne's House (San Marcos)
Source: San Marcos Record
New partners will look at child deaths
Sunday Oct 18th
Sunday Oct 18th
Guadalupe County CAC (Seguin)
Source: The Gazette-Enterprise
Children put in danger by parents
Friday Oct 16th
Friday Oct 16th
CAC of Laredo-Webb County (Laredo)
Source: Pro 8 News
DNA links man to decade-old rape of Cleburne teen
Wednesday Oct 14th
Wednesday Oct 14th
Johnson County CAC (Cleburne)
Source: WFAA.com
Children's Safe Harbor Hosting Fundraiser on Saturday
Sunday Sep 27th
Sunday Sep 27th
Conroe
Source: Woodlands Online
'Justice Is Served' for kids
Friday Sep 25th
Friday Sep 25th
Fannin County Children's Center (Bonham)
A record-sized crowd turned out Saturday night for the fifth annual "Justice Is Served" at the Multi-Purpose Complex in Bonham. Organizers report that around three hundred people attended the fundraiser event. Early estimates are that the event raised about $35,000 to sustain the programs at the Fannin County Children's Center.
Source: North Texas E-News
A record-sized crowd turned out Saturday night for the fifth annual "Justice Is Served" at the Multi-Purpose Complex in Bonham. Organizers report that around three hundred people attended the fundraiser event. Early estimates are that the event raised about $35,000 to sustain the programs at the Fannin County Children's Center.
Phase I complete at Children's Advocacy Center
Monday Sep 21st
Monday Sep 21st
Cleburne
Source: Burleson-Crowley Connection
Children s Advocacy Center hosts ~Yello Dyno volunteer event
Tuesday Sep 15th
Tuesday Sep 15th
The Hill Country Children s Advocacy Center is hosting a Yello Dyno get-together for potential volunteers to learn more about an opportunity to work with school children.
Source: Highland Lakes Newspaper
Child's best friend
Wednesday Sep 2nd
Wednesday Sep 2nd
Johnson County Children's Advocacy Center (Cleburne)
A four-legged staff member may soon roam the halls of the Johnson County Children's Advocacy Center. The center is in the process of obtaining a courthouse dog, a professionally trained dog that would be allowed in the forensic interview room and court rooms.
Source: Cleburne Times Review
A four-legged staff member may soon roam the halls of the Johnson County Children's Advocacy Center. The center is in the process of obtaining a courthouse dog, a professionally trained dog that would be allowed in the forensic interview room and court rooms.
Grayson district attorney named to Texas Youth Commission board
Wednesday Sep 2nd
Wednesday Sep 2nd
Grayson County District Attorney Joe Brown greeted with enthusiasm the announcement Wednesday of his position on the Texas Youth Commission.
Source: herolddemocrat.com
Phase I complete
Monday Aug 31st
Monday Aug 31st
Phase I of the outdoor environment has been completed at the Johnson County Children s Advocacy Center, which relocated at the end of May to its new building at 910 N. Granbury St.
Source: cleburnetimesreview.com
Children's Advocacy Center reconginzes partnerships
Thursday Aug 27th
Thursday Aug 27th
CAC of Laredo-Webb County
Source: pro8news.com
Georgetown Sex Offender Sentenced to 120 Years in Prison
Friday Aug 7th
Source: Williamson County DA's Office
Friday Aug 7th
Williamson County CAC (Georgetown)
Angleton man, 37, accused of sexual assault
Thursday Jul 30th
Thursday Jul 30th
Children's Advocacy Center of Brazoria County (Angleton)
Source: The Facts
Advocacy center's lunch honors kid organizations
Monday Jul 27th
Monday Jul 27th
Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains (Lubbock)
Source: Lubbock Online
Harris County officials cracking down on crimes against kids
Friday Jul 24th
Source: KHOU
Friday Jul 24th
The Children's Assessment Center (Houston)
Children's Advocacy Center relocates
Thursday Jul 23rd
Thursday Jul 23rd
Children's Advocacy Center for Denton County (Lewisville)
Source: Lackes Cities News
Bills will help expedite legal process for cases involving abused children
Sunday Jul 19th
Sunday Jul 19th
CAC of the South Plains (Lubbock)
Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Coalition fights for county children
Thursday Jul 16th
Thursday Jul 16th
Collin County CAC (Plano)
Source: Star Community Newspapers
Denton County advocacy center hopes combined services at new building benefits abused kids
Wednesday Jul 15th
Wednesday Jul 15th
CAC for Denton County (Lewisville)
Source: Dallas Morning News
Children's Advocacy Center centralizes care for abused
Wednesday Jul 8th
Wednesday Jul 8th
CAC for Denton County (Lewisville)
Source: Neighbors Go
Child protection legislation to benefit CACs
Thursday Jul 2nd
Thursday Jul 2nd
Children's Advocacy Center serving Johnson County (Cleburne)
Source: Cleburne Times Review
Training Tackles West Texas Child Crimes
Thursday Jun 25th
Thursday Jun 25th
Midland Rape Crisis and Children's Advocacy Center (Midland)
Source: KWES 9
Legislation aids advocacy centers
Monday Jun 22nd
Monday Jun 22nd
Ellis County CAC (Waxahachie)
Source: Waxahachie Daily Light
Lewisville: CACDC partners renew agreements
Friday Jun 19th
Friday Jun 19th
CAC for Denton County (Lewisville)
Source: Star Community Newspapers
New legislation to protect children in abuse cases
Tuesday Jun 16th
Tuesday Jun 16th
CAC of Laredo-Webb County (Laredo)
Source: Pro News 8
U.S. Rep Promotes Tough Predator Bill
Monday Jun 15th
Monday Jun 15th
Children's Assessment Center (Houston)
Source: MyFoxHouston.com
U.S. Rep. Promotes Tough Predator Bill
Monday Jun 15th
Source: MyFoxHouston.com
Monday Jun 15th
Children's Assessment Center (Houston)
CAC for Denton County has moved into a new facility
Sunday Jun 14th
Sunday Jun 14th
CAC for Denton County (Lewisville)
Source: Dallas Morning News
Students Gather 1 Million Pennies
Wednesday Jun 3rd
Wednesday Jun 3rd
Guadalupe County CAC (Seguin)
Fifth-Graders Raise $10,000 To Help Other Children
Source: KSAT
Fifth-Graders Raise $10,000 To Help Other Children
Local group assists victims of child abuse
Sunday May 17th
Sunday May 17th
Bridgehaven CAC (Dayton)
Source: Dayton News
Working Dog Programs at CACs
Friday May 15th
Friday May 15th
Johnson County CAC and Crisis Center of Northeast Texas
Source:
10-Year-Old Girl Testifies In Sexual Abuse Trial
Thursday May 7th
Thursday May 7th
CAC of Smith County (Tyler)
Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph
Brief: April Leming to remove interim from Bridge title
Tuesday May 5th
Tuesday May 5th
The Bridge Children's Advocacy Center (Amarillo)
Source: Amarillo.com
Crime victims remembered at vigil
Tuesday May 5th
Tuesday May 5th
Bridgehaven CAC (Dayton)
Source: The Liberty Vindicator
Kiwanis Layman of the Year
Monday May 4th
Monday May 4th
Children's Advocacy Center (Belton)
Source: The Belton Journal
Yard sale event benefits children's advocacy center
Monday May 4th
Monday May 4th
The Gingerbread House (Waxahachie)
Source: Waxahachie Daily Light
Children's Advocacy Center Helps Mothers Relax
Sunday May 3rd
Sunday May 3rd
CAC of Smith County (Tyler)
Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph
SHINING A LIGHT ON VIOLENCE: A SERIES: Standing behind victims of violent crimes
Friday May 1st
Friday May 1st
Henderson County Help Center (Athens)
Source: Athens Daily Review
Special Report: Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect on the Rise in West Texas
Thursday Apr 30th
Thursday Apr 30th
Harmony Home (Odessa)
Source: News West 9
Child Abuse is a Growing Problem in Fannin County
Wednesday Apr 29th
Wednesday Apr 29th
Fannin County
Source: North Texas e-News
Alcoa gives child abuse prevention materials
Tuesday Apr 28th
Tuesday Apr 28th
Fannin County Children's Center
Source: North Texas e-News
Center offers guidance for abused, neglected children (part four of a four-part series)
Monday Apr 27th
Monday Apr 27th
Johnson County CAC (Cleburne)
Part four of a four-part series highlighting April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Source: Cleburne Times-Review
Part four of a four-part series highlighting April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
Attend Divine Desserts 2009 And Help A Child
Friday Apr 24th
Friday Apr 24th
CAC of Central Texas (Belton)
Source: KWTX
Guilty plea to assault draws 20-year sentence
Friday Apr 24th
Friday Apr 24th
Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas
Source: Killeen Daily Herald
Corbin, Luchsinger among celebrities attending CAC's Cowboys for Kids
Thursday Apr 23rd
Thursday Apr 23rd
Johnson County CAC
Source: Cleburne Times Review
For the children Center for Child Protection a model for others
Friday Apr 17th
Source: Austin Business Journal
Friday Apr 17th
Center for Child Protection (Austin)
Driscoll abuse center gets upgrades
Friday Apr 10th
Friday Apr 10th
Nueces County Children's Advocacy Center
Source: Caller Times
Over 100 stand up against child abuse in Fannin Co.
Wednesday Apr 8th
Wednesday Apr 8th
Fannin County Children's Center
Source: KXII
Joint Sexual Abuse Investigation Leads to 40 Years in Prison
Tuesday Mar 31st
Tuesday Mar 31st
Williamson County CAC
Source: Williamson County DA Press Release
Children's Advocacy Center Volunteers Help Heal Broken Spirits, Fight for Justice
Monday Mar 30th
Monday Mar 30th
Children's Advocacy Center of Smith County
Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph
Stand up to help raise child abuse awareness
Saturday Mar 28th
Source: Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Saturday Mar 28th
Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains
Gov. Rick Perry appoints four members to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice
Thursday Mar 26th
Source: The Herald Democrat
Thursday Mar 26th
CACTX Board
Forensic interviewers meet in Bonham
Tuesday Mar 3rd
Source: North Texas E-News
Tuesday Mar 3rd
Fannin County CAC
Peer Review
Child Molester Receives Maximum Sentence
Thursday Feb 26th
Thursday Feb 26th
Conroe
Source: The Courier of Montgomery County
Bridgehaven fights child abuse with education
Friday Feb 20th
Friday Feb 20th
Bridgehaven CAC
Source: The Liberty Vindicator
Between the Lines by Greg Little: Hard, but important lessons to be learned from Ramirez case
Monday Feb 16th
Monday Feb 16th
Gonzales
Source: Gonzales Inquirer
What's worse than child abuse? Doing nothing about it
Monday Feb 9th
Monday Feb 9th
Montgomery County
Source: Conroe Courier News
Children's Advocacy Center celebrates 5 years in Grayson Co.
Monday Feb 2nd
Monday Feb 2nd
Grayson County
Source: kxii.com
Sherman Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Indecency with Child
Thursday Jan 29th
Thursday Jan 29th
Grayson County
Source: KTEN.COM
HCCAC: 297 child victims
Wednesday Jan 21st
Wednesday Jan 21st
Burnet - Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center
Source: KXAN
Missouri Officer Uncovers Texas Child Abuse
Thursday Dec 11th
Thursday Dec 11th
Williamson County
Source: Williamson County District Attorney's Office
Nonprofits seek to benefit from incorporating corporate ideals
Thursday Dec 4th
Source: The Austin Business Journal
Thursday Dec 4th
Austin
Season of Thanks at Children's Advocacy Center
Monday Nov 17th
Source: Tyler Morning Telegraph
Monday Nov 17th
Smith County
Nonprofit Helping Abused Children Announces Annual Campaign Kick Off
Thursday Nov 13th
Thursday Nov 13th
Temple
Source: KWTX
Children's centers get grant from Alcoa
Friday Nov 7th
Friday Nov 7th
CACTX and Austin (Center for Child Protection)
Source: Austin American Statesman
Children's advocacy official wins award
Thursday Nov 6th
Thursday Nov 6th
Williamson County
Source: Austin American Statesman
'Stars of Hope Gala' honors Norma's House mission
Monday Nov 3rd
Monday Nov 3rd
Gonzales County
Source: The Gonzales Inquirer Online
First black woman elected to Taylor school board dies
Monday Nov 3rd
Monday Nov 3rd
Tyler
Source: Austin American-Statesman
Probation for parents in fatal beating stuns Dallas child advocates
Saturday Nov 1st
Saturday Nov 1st
Dallas
Source: Dallas Morning News
KVUE Exclusive: Cap Metro bus driver describes passenger now charged with child abuse
Friday Oct 31st
Friday Oct 31st
Austin
Source: KVUE
Fort Worth officer lauded for protecting young crime victims
Monday Oct 27th
Source: The Dallas Morning News
Monday Oct 27th
Ft. Worth
BACA Bikers Hit The Streets In The Name Of Child Abuse Prevention
Sunday Oct 26th
Sunday Oct 26th
Wichita Falls
Source: Texomas Homepage
Children's Advocacy Center opening celebration scheduled for today
Thursday Oct 23rd
Thursday Oct 23rd
Kaufman County
Source: Dallas Morning News
Hutto man will have to serve at least 50 years for continuous sexual abuse of girl
Saturday Oct 11th
Saturday Oct 11th
Williamson County
Source: Austin American Statesman
Former Marine accomplishes her mission for children
Thursday Oct 9th
Thursday Oct 9th
Williamson County
Source: News 8 Austin
Texas Monthly gets a new editor
Thursday Oct 2nd
Thursday Oct 2nd
CACTX - Board Member, Brian Sweany
Source: Austin American Statesman
Little Elm teen arrested for sexually assaulting 7-year-old girl
Friday Sep 12th
Friday Sep 12th
Denton County
Source: Little Elm Journal
Editorial: Justice for Ashley Estell's legacy
Thursday Sep 4th
Thursday Sep 4th
Plano
Source: The Dallas Morning News
New bingo hall to donate most profits to five charities
Thursday Sep 4th
Source: Austin American-Statesman
Thursday Sep 4th
Georgetown
Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center bring school supply
Wednesday Aug 6th
Wednesday Aug 6th
Winnsboro
Source: East Texas Weekly Review
Children's advocacy center director stepping down
Sunday Aug 3rd
Sunday Aug 3rd
Williamson County
Source: Austin American Statesman
Palestine man gets life for sexual assault
Friday Aug 1st
Friday Aug 1st
Anderson and Cherokee Counties
Source: The Palestine Herald
Dad applying for border patrol job charged with child porn, assault
Friday Jul 25th
Friday Jul 25th
Houston
Source: Texas Cable News
3-year-old dies after beating; mother's boyfriend charged
Wednesday Jul 16th
Source: KVUE News
Wednesday Jul 16th
Williamson County
Rock of Ages: Bret Michaels to rock Gonzales in October
Thursday Jul 10th
Thursday Jul 10th
Gonzales
Source: Gonzales Inquirer Online
New children's center offers comfort to victims of abuse
Sunday Jul 6th
Sunday Jul 6th
Austin
To see video click the link: http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1459162514/bclid1461295911/bctid1641807286
Source: Austin American Statesman
To see video click the link: http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1459162514/bclid1461295911/bctid1641807286
Children's Advocacy Center gets help, but needs more
Friday Jun 27th
Friday Jun 27th
Lewisville
Source: The Lewisville Leader
Jacksonville police investigating tyke's claim of sex abuse
Wednesday Jun 25th
Wednesday Jun 25th
Jacksonville
Source: Jacksonville Daily Progress
Supreme Court rules no death penalty for child molesters
Wednesday Jun 25th
Wednesday Jun 25th
Austin - Supreme Court
Source: News 8 Austin
Helping children remains close to Collin center leader's heart
Sunday Jun 22nd
Sunday Jun 22nd
Plano
Article focusing on George Farr, Executive Director of Collin County CAC.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Article focusing on George Farr, Executive Director of Collin County CAC.
Sexual assault verdict may be today
Wednesday Jun 18th
Wednesday Jun 18th
Lubbock
Source: The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Gingerbread House visits Rotary Club
Wednesday Jun 11th
Wednesday Jun 11th
Ellis County (Waxahachie)
Source: Ennis Daily News
Police investigate death of Georgetown toddler
Tuesday Jun 3rd
Tuesday Jun 3rd
Georgetown
Source: Austin American Statesman
New equipment aims to improve evidence collection in sexual assualt
Monday May 26th
Monday May 26th
Georgetown
Source: Austin American Statesman
Children's Advocacy Center of the South Plains Opens Doors to Public
Friday Apr 25th
Friday Apr 25th
Lubbock
Source: KCBD, News Channel 11 Lubbock
National News
National Children's Alliance Urges Congress to Save Children From Dying
Wednesday Jan 20th
Wednesday Jan 20th
NCA
Children need the protection of their government as the number of maltreatment deaths increase
Source: National Children's Alliance
Children need the protection of their government as the number of maltreatment deaths increase
Princess party: Girls help Child Advocacy Center with fundraiser
Monday Feb 23rd
Monday Feb 23rd
Olean, New York
Source: Olean Times Herald
Olympic medalist Hoelzer goes public with sexual abuse
Monday Sep 15th
Source: Sports Illustrated
Monday Sep 15th
Alabama - Huntsville
Child advocacy centers arose from Cramer's concern
Sunday Jul 27th
Source: The Huntsville Times
Sunday Jul 27th
Alabama - Huntsville
How 'The System' works in Missouri and Kansas
Thursday Jul 17th
Source: The Kansas City Star
Thursday Jul 17th
Missouri - Kansas City
Who reports? Anyone can make a report of suspected child abuse. Laws mandate that individuals in certain professions report suspected child abuse. "Mandated reporters” include medical personnel, social workers, therapists, teachers, police and firefighters.
Incriminating evidence comes forth, and a witness is surprised on the stand
Thursday Jul 17th
Thursday Jul 17th
Missouri - Kansas City
JESSICA'S TRIAL, PART 4 of 4
The conclusion of The Star's four-part series, which followed the State of Missouri v. David A. Brake in order to examine the process and problems of prosecuting child sexual crimes.
Source: The Kansas City Star
JESSICA'S TRIAL, PART 4 of 4
The conclusion of The Star's four-part series, which followed the State of Missouri v. David A. Brake in order to examine the process and problems of prosecuting child sexual crimes.
At last, Jessica's time to testify
Tuesday Jul 15th
Tuesday Jul 15th
Missouri - Kansas City
JESSICA'S TRIAL, PART 3 of 4
Alone on the witness stand, 12-year-old Jessica tells how her mother's boyfriend raped her when she was 9--but her story has changed.
Source: The Kansas City Star
JESSICA'S TRIAL, PART 3 of 4
Alone on the witness stand, 12-year-old Jessica tells how her mother's boyfriend raped her when she was 9--but her story has changed.
Sexual abuse casts a long shadow over jury selection process
Tuesday Jul 15th
Source: The Kansas City Star
Tuesday Jul 15th
Missouri - Kansas City
JESSICA'S TRIAL, PART 2 of 4
Jury selection. Vital and never easy, this one--for a case in which a 12-year-old girl will testify that her mother's boyfriend raped her when she was 9--turned more dramatic and emotional than any Lori Fluegel had ever seen.
First one trauma, and now another
Monday Jul 14th
Monday Jul 14th
Missouri - Kansas City
JESSICA'S TRIAL, PART 1 of 4
Child sex crimes are the toughest to prosecute, but it is even tougher on the kids who testify. In the first of a four-part series, The Star follows the trial of The State of Missouri v. David A. Brake in order to examine the process and problems of prosecuting child sexual crime.
Source: The Kansas City Star
JESSICA'S TRIAL, PART 1 of 4
Child sex crimes are the toughest to prosecute, but it is even tougher on the kids who testify. In the first of a four-part series, The Star follows the trial of The State of Missouri v. David A. Brake in order to examine the process and problems of prosecuting child sexual crime.
Texas Government and Politics
Legal prison phones start ringing
Friday Apr 3rd
Friday Apr 3rd
Texas convicts can now legally phone home from their cellblocks.
Source: Statesman.com
Texas Senate approves hiring more CPS caseworkers
Friday Apr 3rd
Friday Apr 3rd
Increased funding for CPS (conservatorship) caseworkers
Source: DallasNews.com
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