Families, Educators, & Service Providers
The key thing for everyone to know is that the legal process is one that is very slow. Although it may seem like nothing is being done, a case is actually working its way through the system."
Marilyn K. Mungerson, Assistant County Attorney, El Paso County, Texas
This section of the Promoting Justice website provides information for families/caregivers, educators, and disability service providers about recognizing and responding to abuse; increasing safety for children; supporting children; healing from abuse; and understanding the legal process when a child has been abused or neglected.
![Mother hugging her son Black/African-American mother hugging her teenage son, his head on her shoulder.](https://i0.wp.com/childabuseanddisabilities.safeaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/hugs.jpg?w=169&h=254&ssl=1)
![Swinging Mom with Latino boy with disabilities in her lap swinging on a swing](https://i2.wp.com/childabuseanddisabilities.safeaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/swinging.jpg?w=169&h=254&ssl=1)
![A mom stands with her daughter with a disability. A Black/African-American mom stands with her daughter with a disability.](https://i0.wp.com/childabuseanddisabilities.safeaustin.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/parents.jpg?w=254&h=254&crop=1&ssl=1)