“At the end of the day, that person who harmed you needs to be held responsible.” Powerful words from prosecutor Connie Spence, who’s been at HCDAO for 20+ years. Connie, alongside prosecutor Tiffany Dupree, have dedicated much of their careers fighting for those who struggle to fight for themselves: our children. Connie, Tiffany, and our entire Special Victims Bureau team have shown young survivors: healing is possible. Every day, they work to empower our most vulnerable population, giving children the courage to share their story. Because they are SURVIVORS—not victims. More than a decade ago, Connie and Tiffany started featuring handprints of the brave children who testified against their abusers. What started as a small art project now fills the walls of our Crimes Against Children Division. April is not only National Child Abuse Prevention Month, it’s also Sexual Assault Awareness Month. At HCDAO, we honor the survivors—and we’ll never stop fighting for you. If you believe a child has been abused, molested, neglected, or otherwise maltreated, do the right thing: report it. Call the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline for more info on how to report: 1-800-252-5400, or visit txabusehotline.org.
