Austin, TX, entrepreneur Gary Bradley built his reputation as a real estate developer through his involvement in a number of large projects in Texas. A dedicated philanthropist, Gary Bradley built the first Center for Child Protection (CFCP) - A Children's Advocacy Center in Austin, TX, alongside the Austin District Attorney’s Office.
The CFCP operates the Spot It, Stop It campaign to raise awareness of the warning signs of child abuse and provide people with the means to report it. Some of these warning signs include the following:
1. Emotional behaviors. Behaviors not normally associated with the child in question are often a sign that something is wrong. Pay attention to significant behavioral changes such as increased frustration, severe shyness, and angry outbursts.
2. School performance. Abuse often affects a child’s ability to concentrate, resulting in lower grades at school. Regular absences from school may also highlight issues below the surface.
3. Eating habits. Abused children who previously ate healthily may begin overeating or lose their appetites.
To find out more about the warning signs of child abuse and how to report it, visit the CFCP website at www.centerforchildprotection.org.
