The nation’s largest network of children’s advocacy centers (CACs) closed out state fiscal year (FY) 2018 with its largest ever annual increase in child victims served by Texas CACs.
The Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc. (CACTX) is excited to begin FY 2019 with a new slate of board executive officers. James Kimbell (Houston- Clark Hill Strasburger) will serve as the incoming CACTX President, joined by President-Elect Gina DeBottis Metts (Houston- Retired, Special Prosecution Unit), Vice President Revlynn Lawson (Austin- Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP), Secretary Billy Millwee (Dripping Springs- Sellers Dorsey), and Treasurer Blaine Brunson (Austin- Morgan Stanley).
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.
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
