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In our Media Toolkit, you can access press releases, background information about our organization, recent news about The Children’s Assessment Center (The CAC), and connect with me, the Communications and Outreach Coordinator. Learn more about what is happening at The CAC by signing up to receive our Monthly Mission Moment Newsletters and by following us on social media.”
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Our External Affairs Team works with English and Spanish-speaking media, as well as print and digital partners, to raise awareness about the realities of child sexual abuse and to ensure stories are reported in a sensitive and accurate way. If you are a reporter covering the issue and would like to set up an interview or learn more about The CAC, please reach out to Sarah Proske, Marketing and Outreach Coordinator.
What Houston-area parents should know about child predators and the truth about stranger danger
July 1, 2024
Executive Director, Kerry McCracken, sits down with reporter Corley Peel to discuss child safety after a Tanglewood teacher is charged with multiple felonies, including indecent acts with a 14-year old girl. Kerry shared some ways that parents can help protect their children.
YES Prep volleyball coach accused of sexual acts with teen students could have more victims
YES Prep volleyball coach accused of sexual acts with teen students could have more victims
June 13, 2024
Discussing the topic of inappropriate relationships between children and coaches, Lisa Bourgoyne, Director of Partner Relations at The CAC shares startling statistics about the prevalence of this type of abuse and encourages parents to have open communication with their children.
Missing 12-year-old at center of Houston-area AMBER Alert could be trafficking victim, police say
February 28, 2024
Jennifer Hill, Assistant Executive Director at The CAC, talks about child safety and the warning signs that your child may be at risk, internet safety, and how to keep your children safe.
February 12, 2024
Exposing vulnerabilities in teens and investigating inappropriate teacher/student relationships in schools; Dr. Whitney Crowson, Staff Psychologist at The CAC shares tips about how to keep your children safe and how to recognize signs of abuse.
Houston Newsmakers: The Children’s Assessment Center is focusing on prevention
August 6, 2023
Director of Training and Education, Karen Kennard joined Khambrel Marshall to discuss the importance of our in-school child abuse prevention trainings and the signs of abuse to look for in your kids.
Monthly Mission Moment Newsletter
Each month, we distribute a Monthly Mission Moment Newsletter to highlight the services we provide to our clients, shine a light on the work of our staff and partners, recognize our team’s outreach efforts, share our upcoming free public trainings, and advertise our fundraising events. If you want to see any of our past newsletters, check them out below.
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Recommendations for Reporting on Child Sexual Abuse
Educating the public about child sexual abuse and its impact on individuals and communities is the key to prevention. You can make a difference by reporting on and sharing critical information about the realities of child sexual abuse in our community.
For all media inquiries, contact Sarah Proske.
Sarah Proske
Communications and Outreach Coordinator
2500 Bolsover St.
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 986-3482