in four girls will be sexually
abused before her 18th birthday
in six boys will be sexually abused before
turning 18
OnlyIn TEN will tell
There are six million, five hundred ten thousand, two hundred and ten
children in the state of Texas.
6,510,210
Ten percent of the children in Texas are confirmed victims of abuse or neglect.
68,326
280Each year, Texas children die because of abuse or neglect at the hands
of their parents or guardians.
40,000
In one year,
Children’s Advocacy Centers in Texas
serve children.
74% of these children are involved in sexual abuse cases.
40,000
40,00098% of the children served by children’s
advocacy centers know their perpetrator.
40,00027% of these children are not old
enough to attend kindergarten.
Sexual abuse is a crime of secrecy.
Child sexual abuse breeds because it’s uncomfortable
to talk about.
That’s why open discussion is the most powerful weapon
to eradicate it.
to talk openlyabout child
sexual abuse.
It only takes
Start a dialogue.End the cultureof silence.
Since 1989, Children’s Advocacy Centershave brought hope, healing and justice to over
400,000 Texas children.
It only takes
to inspire change. to make a difference.
is a groundbreaking, statewide initiativeto change the way Texans respond
to child sexual abuse.
We can’t do it alone.
Inspire others to become one, too.
Be
Learn. Listen. Report.
Visitonewithcourage.org
to learn how
Today, there are over 60 CACsserving more than 90% of the state’s childpopulation providing hope, healing, and
justice to child victims of abuse.
To learn more visit:cactx.org