Harris County Child Abuse Task Force
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The mission of the Harris County Child Abuse Task Force is to improve the system’s response to child abuse, to promote public awareness and to provide relevant training for professionals in the field. |
History
In 1986, a group of professionals representing various segments of the justice system formed a task force to address the trauma that child victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse were suffering as a result of the policies and procedures within the system.
Representatives of law enforcement, social service agencies, the District Attorney’s office, the medical community, victim advocate groups, therapists, psychologists, concerned citizens and business leaders have come together to work to reduce the trauma suffered by children and improve the services delivered to families.
Goals
The goals of the task force are to:
¡ Promote public awareness and education
¡ Increase the level of detection
¡ Increase the effectiveness of investigations
¡ Enhance the reporting of child abuse
Success to Date
¡ Implementation of a multi-disciplinary team approach to child sexual abuse through the creation of the Children’s Assessment Center.
¡ Publication of the Child Abuse Handbook and Resource and Referral Guide for Professionals.
¡ Training seminars for individuals working in the field of child abuse.
¡ Quarterly networking meetings for child abuse professionals.
¡ Increased coordination and cooperation between organizations that deal with the treatment, investigation and prosecution of child abuse.
How to Join
Every professional or community volunteer dedicated to keeping children safe is invited to join the Harris County Child Abuse Task Force. Members are invited to special seminars and training pertaining to child protection and abuse prevention at a discounted rate. Annual dues are $20.
To learn more, contact us at mailto:catf@tcftm.org.or or 713.528.6798 x 2255
Contact us:
P.O. Box 617
Houston, Texas 77001-0617
catf@tcftm.org
713.528.6798 x 2255
Membership Application
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“A consortium for today to build
a child’s hope for a safer tomorrow.” |