In July, Women of Courage members came together for their first-ever volunteer opportunity, held at the Texas Governor’s Mansion. Thanks to those who participated, 75 blankets embroidered with the phrase “Dream Big”, along with hand-written notes will be shared with children across Texas who receive a My Safe Space room makeover.
As our nation teeters on the brink of despair over the prevalence of child sexual abuse, people need to know there is actually cause for great hope. When that courageous group of athletes made their elegant statements, they sparked conversations across the country that will lead, in succession, to engagement, detection, justice and, ultimately, prevention. CACTX’s Joy Rauls honors the athletes who spoke their truth in a recent Houston Chronicle article.
The Texas Tribune’s TribTalk has featured an article authored by CACTX CEO Joy Rauls showcasing the impactful efforts of Texas lawmakers this session to bolster the child welfare system in Texas, thus strengthening the CAC model.
Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month - April 2017
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc. (CACTX) will host the biennial Partners in Courage Dinner and Awards Ceremony on January 31, 2017 in conjunction with CACTX Capitol Day. Senator Jane Nelson will be honored with the 2017 Partners in Courage Award, an honor that is bestowed upon a legislative champion who has demonstrated tremendous courage as an advocate in the fight against child abuse. CACTX honors Senator Jane Nelson as a “partner in courage” who represents commitment at the state level that is equivalent to the profound courage that child victims of abuse possess when they walk through the doors of a children’s advocacy center.
Out of 58,432 child victims served at a CAC in Texas during state fiscal year 18: 35%
of these children are male.
Report Suspected Abuse
Call 1-800-252-5400 or 9-1-1
www.txabusehotline.org
