Biggest weapon against child abuse is awareness, groups say

AUSTIN (KXAN) — April is Child Abuse Awareness Month. Child advocacy groups are planning a string of events this weekend designed to encourage more reporting of crimes against children.
Texas is one of 13 states that has a whistleblower law, said Steven Phenix, Public Relations Director for the Refuge for Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking. His group is one of several child advocacy organizations taking part in a march from the Austin City Hall to the State Capitol building Saturday.
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