Travis County recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Tuesday, Travis County approved a proclamation to help bring awareness to National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is in April.“Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, supportive environment, and it takes all of us to make that a reality,” said Travis County Judge Andy Brown.According to officials, 1,787 children were victims of abuse and neglect in Travis County in 2024, which is why the Travis County Commissioners Court issued the special proclamatio