1. in four girls will be sexually abused before her 18 th birthday

2. in six boys will be sexually abused before turning 18

3. Only In TEN will tell

4. There are six million, five hundred ten thousand, two hundred and ten children in the state of Texas. 6,510,210

5. Ten percent of the children in Texas are confirmed victims of abuse or neglect. 68,326

6. 280 Each year, Texas children die because of abuse or neglect at the hands of their parents or guardians.

7. 40,000 In one year, Children’s Advocacy Centers in Texas serve children.

8. 74% of these children are involved in sexual abuse cases. 40,000

9. 98% of the children served by children’s advocacy centers know their perpetrator.

10. 40,000 27% of these children are not old enough to attend kindergarten.

11. Sexual abuse is a crime of secrecy.

12. Child sexual abuse breeds because it’s uncomfortable to talk about.

13. That’s why open discussion is the most powerful weapon to eradicate it.

14. to talk openly about child sexual abuse. It only takes

15. Start a dialogue. End the culture of silence.

16. Since 1989, Children’s Advocacy Centers have brought hope, healing and justice to over 400,000 Texas children.

17. Be Be the

18. It only takes to inspire change.to make a difference.

19. is a groundbreaking, statewide initiative to change the way Texans respond to child sexual abuse.

20. We can’t do it alone.

21. Inspire others to become one, too. Be

22. Learn.Listen.Report.

24. Visit onewithcourage.org to learn how

25. Today, there are over 60 CACs serving more than 90% of the state’s child population providing hope, healing, and justice to child victims of abuse.

26. To learn more visit: cactx.org