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Neglect, Abuse, and Violence Toward Children Rises in Harris County

Foster Care and Child Welfare Community Rallies for Child Abuse Prevention HOUSTON, TX— Children in our communities are harmed, injured and victimized at troubling rates.  In 2017, there were 6,551 confirmed victims of child abuse in Harris County.  Sadly, this number continues to grow. In 2018, there were 6,961 children in Harris County confirmed as victims.  That’s nearly 7,000 children aged 0 to 17 suffering from neglect, abuse, and violence.  So why is this happening […]