Houston leaders gather at Children’s Assessment Center to raise awareness about human trafficking. KPRC 2 will livestream the 9 a.m. press conference.

U.S. Senator John Cornyn joined a roundtable discussion Thursday morning with Houston child abuse prevention advocates, law enforcement, and a survivor of Larry Nassar’s abuse to highlight a new law protecting child survivors at the Children’s Assessment Center.

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg and other local leaders for child and adult welfare across the area are holding a news conference on Thursday to raise awareness of National Human Trafficking Awareness month, which is held in January.