Learning Resources
Fortunately, most people do not experience child abuse in their everyday lives. Unfortunately, most people aren't aware of the child abuse happening in their own community. Their are over 2,000 confirmed child abuse cases annually in Bell County alone. 1 in 10 children will be sexually abused before the age of 18 and 90% of those victims will know their abuser. In order to expand awareness of abuse, and to better Central Texas, we've gathered the best resources all in one place for your benefit. Please consider donating so we can keep providing these services.
Three ways to report:
If children are in emergent danger, call 911.
Call the TX Abuse Hotline:
Or go to
https://www.txabusehotline.org
You need only the first and last name of the child being abused
OR of the suspected abuser,
AND a way to contact either (address, phone number, school attended, etc.)
Please contact Alison Sutherland at alison@cacct.com, or complete the form linked below,
if you would like to more about any of the following topics:
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Children's Advocacy Center
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Recognizing, Responding, and Reporting Child Abuse
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C.O.P.E. Training (Shaken Baby Prevention)
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Safe Adults, Sextortion, and Internet Safety
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Parent Education on Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
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NetSmartz is NCMEC's online safety education program for ages 5-17 years old. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.
KidSmartz is a child safety program that educates families about preventing abduction and empowers kids in grades K-5 to practice safer behaviors. This program offers resources to help parents, caregivers, and teachers protect kids by teaching and practicing the 4 Rules of Personal Safety using classroom lessons, at-home lessons, parent tips, and fun printable activities.
Their mission is to have down-to-earth educational resources that help families and communities all over the world "Rock the Talk®" to raise awareness and prevent child sexual abuse. From parents and caregivers to advocates and prevention-focused organizations, they offer a range of free downloads, materials, pediatric resources, and research to help spark conversations and change the culture of sexual abuse, from a mindset of silence and shame to courage and compassion.
