Round Rock proclaims April 2025 Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month; county advocacy center recognized

The Round Rock City Council on Tuesday read a proclamation declaring April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and called attention to services provided by the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center.

The proclamation, read by Council member Lee, said the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center (WCCAC) provided 968 forensic interviews in 2024, with 58% of those cases involving sexual abuse, 25% involving physical abuse and 10% involving neglect. The proclamation also noted the center provided 429 medical exams, supported 569 families through advocacy and delivered trauma therapy to 241 individuals.

Tory Algier, director of education and training at the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, accepted the proclamation and thanked the city and community partners for their role in supporting the center's work. “Our mission is to provide hope, healing, and justice to kids and families impacted by child abuse, and we can't do that without the support of our city,” Algier said.

Mayor Craig Morgan presented the proclamation and called on residents and organizations to support prevention efforts. The council did not take a separate formal vote on the proclamation beyond the recognition and public remarks.

The proclamation text also emphasized the role of prevention in reducing long‑term costs to society and encouraged partnerships among law enforcement, child‑serving providers and community members.

The council closed the item after a brief photo opportunity and an invitation to community members to attend related events referenced by council members.