The initiative, which launched in 2011, has decorated, cardboard figures to symbolize children in the community who may or are silently enduring abuse.

A federal bill that just made it to President Biden’s desk is being called a beacon of hope in preventing and stopping child abuse.

KSAT's Solutionaries team looks into how parents and caregivers can teach boundaries as early as possible.

Beginning Saturday morning on March 11, ChildSafe will distribute Cardboard Kids across Bexar County to empower families to discuss child abuse.

A Bexar County child protective advocacy nonprofit says the majority of child sex trafficking cases start online these days. It's imperative that parents stay vigilant to what their children are doing and posting on social media.

ChildSafe worked to meet the list of standards set by the Ecumenical Center to officially become certified for their use of trauma-informed care when treating abused children.

A San Antonio woman is turning her painful past into a bright and resilient future for victims of violent crimes across south Texas. Margaret Fernandez is the founder and CEO of the non-profit 3rd Street Closet.

SAN ANTONIO - – According to Childsafe, 90% of child sex assault victims stay silent -- something that Kenneth Anderlitch understands. “Last year we saw 5,200 plus clients, and 76% of them were sexual abuse cases,” said Maliha Imami of Childsafe. She is working hand-in-hand with Anderlitch, who is about to run 223 miles to raise money for the care center. He said the work and planning will be worth it, knowing he is helping break the cycle of sexual abuse, stigma and unearned shame. “99% of the perpetrators are known and trusted by the child,” Imami said.

"It's a perfect storm, unfortunately, for the perpetrators of these types of crimes." Child abuse is a serious issue facing the city, respondents said. (KSAT)Now that children are no longer in school or the public eye, perpetrators can hide abuse, McGibeny said. The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services reports fiscal years 2019 and 2018 each saw nine child abuse fatalities in Bexar County. Click here to learn how you can report child abuse.