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Reporting Abuse
EVERYONE has an obligation under the law to
report suspected
child abuse.
If you suspect a child is being abused or has been
abused,
immediately report it to the
24-hour, toll-free hotline:
1-800-252-5400 |
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About
Us
Williamson County Children’s Advocacy
Center (WCCAC) was chartered as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) in
1997. The Center's mission is to provide a safe place to
report child abuse, reduce the emotional trauma, and extend
professional services that protect the integrity of an
investigation.
 It provides needed assistance to abused children,
non-offending family members, and the professionals dedicated to the
intervention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment options
related to child abuse cases.
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"Children are especially vulnerable and deserve special
protection." - John Bradley
Williamson County District Attorney |
We
have a dedicated Board of Directors that
oversees the budget and policies of the Center. John Bradley serves as President of the Board of
Directors.
 Since its beginning, the Williamson County Children’s Advocacy
Center has assisted over 3,700 child victims and an estimated 13,500
secondary victims. The Center averages more than 50 children each
month receiving first time Core CAC Services.
Children and teens coming to the Center may be
victims of abuse and/or neglect, or may have witnessed a serious
crime. See our Parents page for answers to
frequently asked questions and to find out
who to call.
It is our goal to minimize trauma and reduce
re-victimization to child victims of abuse. This goal is
accomplished by providing a multidisciplinary response to
allegations of child abuse in a professional and child-sensitive
manner and by videotaping interviews to reduce the number of times a
child victim has to retell his or her abuse to multiple persons.
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Our multidisciplinary response includes these
vital resources:
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law enforcement |
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child protective services |
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victim service providers |
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prosecutors |
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medical personnel |
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mental health professionals,
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victim advocates. |
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This effective method provides an important
sense of safety and consistency to the children and families
involved.
The Center offers all services free of charge
thanks to grant assistance, individual & business financial
donations, community support, and gifts-in-kind. Click here to
learn how you can help.
Proud member of:
Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas, Inc
National Children’s Alliance
United Way of Williamson County
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