President of Olson Engage in Chicago, Illinois, Bryan Specht possesses nearly two decades of experience in communications and media. Leveraging his expertise to bring awareness to issues meaningful to him, Bryan Specht launched The Awful Grace Project to shed light on child abuse through positive messages from survivors who have moved forward to carry out fulfilling and successful lives.

1. Bryan Specht
The Cost of Child Neglect in
America and Tips for Improving the
Issue

2. Introduction
 President of Olson Engage in Chicago, Illinois, Bryan
Specht possesses nearly two decades of experience
in communications and media. Leveraging his
expertise to bring awareness to issues meaningful to
him, Bryan Specht launched The Awful Grace Project
to shed light on child abuse through positive
messages from survivors who have moved forward to
carry out fulfilling and successful lives.
According to Prevent Child Abuse America, more than
a million children each year suffer from a form of
neglect or abuse. To help these children locate proper
foster care and receive treatment, among other
services, the nation spends approximately $220
million every day to tackle these challenges.

3. Child Neglect
 Fortunately, child abuse and neglect can be
prevented.
In the case of neglect, increasing awareness of
contributory factors, such as substance abuse,
domestic violence, and poverty, encourages the
public to support programs that address those
problems. In addition, highlighting research that
analyzes child neglect and policies offers the
public information necessary for determining the
most effective prevention initiatives.