Neglect The leaving of a child in a situation where the child would be exposed to a substantial risk of physical or mental harm, without arranging for necessary care for the child, and the demonstration of an intent not to return by a parent or guardian of the child. Definition taken from Texas State Family […]
How to Protect Your Child
Be calm and confident before discussing this topic with your child. Do not scare your child; your tone should be neutral, educational and empowering. Let your child know that you are always there for him/her and always want to protect him/her. Teach your child that the parts of their body that a bathing suit covers […]
Signs and Symptoms of Abuse
The following are signs commonly associated with abuse, but they are not absolutes. This list is not a checklist but a guide to help identify abuse when it is present. Physical Abuse Frequent injuries that are unexplained and/or when the child or parent cannot adequately explain injury causes such as: bruises, cuts, black eyes, fractures, […]
Survivors
Sometimes after a child abuse education training or after taking one of DCAC’s online courses, members of the group realize that they have their own childhood abuse issues that need to be attended to. Know that hope and healing can occur at any time of your life and that there are resources to support your […]
Jane Doe, age 3
Jane was born into poverty to drug-addicted parents. To make sure that Jane slept when her parents wanted to sleep, they overdosed her with over-the-counter allergy medicines. Jane was rushed to Children’s Medical Center (TAG), and the Reach Clinic was contacted on suspicion of this incident being child abuse. DCAC partners investigated the crime and […]
Kaylee’s New Room
“My new room is the beginning of the next chapter of my life. It helps me understand that there is calm after a storm.” We create hope where there once was secrecy. With your generous support, DCAC was able to coordinate the investigation and provide healing services for Kaylee. To stay safe, she was able […]
Keep Your Child Safe This Summer!
School’s out for summer! For many parents that means that kids may be home alone or at summer camps. DCAC has a few important tips to keep your kiddos safe this summer. Always maintain open communication with your child; let your child know they can talk to you about anything. If your child is home alone, be sure […]
Providing Justice and Restoring Hope: Isabel’s Story
Isabel’s father began sexually abusing her when she was 6 years old. For the next 11 years, she endured his unrelenting assaults out of fear of separating her family. Isabel has a little brother and could not bear the thought of taking his father away from him. Finally, at age 17, she couldn’t take it anymore […]
