In the News
JANUARY 2019: Therapy dog helps children face their abusers in the courtroom
A child testifying against their attacker in a courtroom can be a traumatic experience. The Center for Child Protection and the Travis County District Attorney have found a new way to help those children.
DECEMBER 2018: Austin child advocacy center asking for teddy bear donations
An Austin child advocacy group that helps abused children is in need of an important tool for their day-to-day work — teddy bears.
DECEMBER 2018: Center for Child Protection Receives KVUE Grant
KVUE and the Tegna Foundation award the Center for Child Protection a $5,000 grant for their Emergency Assistance Fund.
DECEMBER 2018: Group that helps abused children needs more teddy bears
Every day, an average of five abused children walk through the doors of the Center for Child Protection.
DECEMBER 2018: Austin celebs dance up $1.3 million during dazzling downtown fundraiser
The Grand Ballroom of the JW Marriott was transformed for the evening — an evening that happened to raise $1.3 million for the children’s charity.
NOVEMBER 2018: Rise in Reported Improper Teacher, Student Relationships May Be Good News
“For our kids, a lot of times school is the safe place for them,” Mariam Jansky with the Center for Child Protection said.
SEPTEMBER 2018: Jury deliberates in court against school bus driver
In addition to having open conversations, Powdrill highlights the need to gain the children’s trust.
AUGUST 2018: Big Guys, Big Hearts – NFL Alumni Raise Funds for Child Protection
Page 24 & 26. The NFL Alumni-Austin Chapter held its 16th annual Caring for Kids Banquet in early May at the Lakeway Resort and Spa.
JULY 26, 2018: Center for Child Protection’s New Therapy Dog
New pet therapist helps kids feel more comfortable.
MAY 6, 2018: In Focus: Austin Child Guidance Center and Center for Child Protection
Seanna Crosbie, Austin Child Guidance Center, and Barbara Jefferson, Center for Child Protection featured on In Focus.
APRIL 8, 2018: Pflugerville Man Dies After Arrest for Allegedly Recording Girl in Room
Amanda Van Hoozer, Chief Program Officer, said one of the first steps to preventing child abuse is communication.
APRIL 5, 2018: We Are Austin – A Community-Wide Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse
Tara Powdrill joins We Are Austin to explain how you can get involved and start a conversation about child abuse prevention.
Media Inquiries
The Center for Child Protection is a leading expert in child abuse awareness and prevention in Travis County. See what’s happening at the Center and local press mentions. For all media inquiries, contact Clay Graves, Marketing & Creative Director.
