Our Prevention Programs Help to Reduce Child Abuse

Our Prevention Programs Help to Reduce Child Abuse

The Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas provides excellent services to child victims of abuse, however, we strive to reduce the need for those services and eliminate the number of victims in our community. The prevention programs provided by the CACCT help to drastically reduce the number of victimized children in our community.

Read below to find out more about the specific learning opportunities that we offer. Special topics are available by request. Participants will be provided a certificate of completion and resources following all trainings. Speak to a team member today to learn more about our prevention education and training services.

Our programs

For Youth

NetSmartz® Workshops are educational programs that teach children ages 5-17 about online safety and digital citizenship. These programs help children learn how to protect themselves and their friends online. This program was designed by The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Free | Varies 30 - 45 Minutes | Ages 5-17

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. This program was designed by The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Free | 45 Minutes | Grades K-5

For Parents, Caregivers, and Youth Serving Organizations

Stewards of Children® Darkness to Light's flagship, evidence-informed prevention training to help adults prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The training features survivor stories, experts in the field, and other concerned individuals all providing practical guidance to prevent child sexual abuse.

$10 | 2 Hours


Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse highlights the complex dynamics of child abuse and neglect. Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of child abuse, respond to concerns and disclosures of abuse with appropriate questions, understand the legal implications of being a mandated reporter, and lastly, learn how to build resilient youth

Free | 1 -1.5 Hours

 

Internet Safety: This workshop outlines safety and security risks on the internet and how caregivers can implement healthy boundaries to protect children online no matter how they access the internet. This program was designed by The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Free | 45 Minutes


CACCT 101 is a basic introduction to the Children’s Advocacy Center as a community resource. Learn what a child can expect when they walk through our doors, what services we provide, and how we respond to child maltreatment in our community.

Free | Flexible (Usually 30 Minutes to 1 Hour)


Tour The Center: We understand the importance of sharing our mission of providing safety, healing, and justice with everyone in our community. Walkthrough the halls of our agency while learning about our history and the critical services we provide to children in our community. Please note: due to the sensitive nature of our work, you must have an appointment to tour the center, walk-ins are not accepted.

Free | Flexible (Usually 30 Minutes to 1 Hour)

For Multidisciplinary Team Members

MDT Orientation: This training serves as a guide for new members to become familiar with the CACCT processes, the purpose of the MDT, and the responsibilities of MDT members. Additionally, this orientation provides several resources to promote a better understanding of each professional role within the Children's Advocacy Center model and foster collaboration among professionals that serve children and families. 

Free | 1 Hour

Outreach Initiatives

By growing and expanding our educational outreach services, CACCT works to empower our local community to recognize, report, and support victims of child abuse. Support of the community is crucial to the CACCT's continued success to provide hope, healing, and justice to the children and families we serve every day. To request an outreach event please contact Brittney Eiklor, at brittney@cacct.com or 254.207.0363.

What We Do

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