What's New at TexProtects: TexProtects Presented at the Dallas Bar Association TexProtects Executive Director, Madeline McClure and Director of Public Policy, Diana Martinez, presented at the Dallas Bar Association - Family Law Section's meeting on July 14th.  Click here to view their presentation on 81st Budget and Legislative Information, 81st Interim Committee Charges, and current Task Forces related to child protection. Upcoming Committee Hearings and Stakeholder Meetings August 26, 2010 10:30am - San Antonio City Council Chamber,100 Military Plaza #4, San Antonio, Texas 78205 - The Senate Jurisprudence Committee will hold a public meeting on Charge #3 which will study and make recommendations to promote and enable confidential information sharing among state agencies and courts serving at-risk children and youth to ensure that comprehensive and appropriate services are being provided. Investing in Kids Can Heal the Economy From ZERO to THREE: Entrepreneur and philanthropist J.B. Pritzker writes that “Only Kids Can Fix This Economy.” Investing in early education pays high dividends, in the form of a competitive workforce, improved health outcomes, reduced crime and more. CPS’ safety net for children has huge holes TexProtects Executive Director, Madeline McClure, is quoted in this San Antonio News article.  Madeline McClure Interviewed on KERA's Think with Krys Boyd Friday, 3/19 at 7:30 p.m. on KERA-TV: Krys Boyd discussed cost-effective child abuse prevention programs with Madeline McClure, TexProtects Executive Director. Watch the program online at http://video.kera.org/video/1445346309

Over 68,000 Texas children were confirmed as abuse victims in 2009. In 2009, 280 children died from abuse and neglect in Texas.

Texas is home to approximately three million adult survivors of child abuse and neglect. Imagine the power of those voices mobilized to speak out for the thousands of Texas children who each year also suffer from abuse and neglect.

Survivors can’t reverse the abuse they suffered, but they can prevent the abuse of innocent others. Helping others is Healing.

To make a difference, action is necessary. And, as we also see in news reports, the most essential advocacy starts at the legislative level, with governmental funding and commitment to child abuse prevention.

TexProtects monitors relevant legislative developments in Austin, informs members on what’s happening, and provides instructions for quick and easy but effective advocacy action. TexProtects members advocate for better policies, reforms and appropriate increases in state and local funding.   more»»

Innocent child abuse victims are counting on your help. Please join us in helping end crimes against children!