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Local nonprofit raises awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month

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HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Child and Family Service, a Hawaiʻi based nonprofit, is raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month, which is in April. The Child and Family Service says that child abuse is a "critical issue" in the islands, with the state Department of Health reporting over 4,200 children reported as potential child abuse victims in 2023, with 788 confirmed child abuse cases. Woman accused of killing adopted daughter pleads not …

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‘Prevention is about risk-reduction, not risk-elimination’

Utah Women & Leadership Project Founder Susan Madsen hosted a webinar Wednesday, in tandem with four other organizations, to discuss how to protect children from sexual abuse.

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Local support groups advocate for child abuse awareness

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and to kick it off, several local support groups highlighted the resources here locally. The Family Violence Prevention Council held a kick-off event on Monday. The council will host several initiatives throughout the month to promote child abuse prevention and awareness. Such as offering more than 2,200 Kindergarten kits for families registering a first-time student. Every ki…

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Local nonprofit raises awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month

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ellwoodcity.org

Children’s Advocacy Center Places Windmills To Raise Awareness – Ellwood City, PA news

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Mayor Anthony J. Court and David Young, a Fatherhood Specialist with the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lawrence County, have taken a commendable step in raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Their efforts highlight the importance of community involvement in protecting children and supporting families. The signs and windmills in the downtown area of Ellwood City not only catch attention

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nkytribune.com

Ways we can all educate and empower children during Child Abuse Awareness Month - NKyTribune

By Dr. Christina L. Howard University of Kentucky Every April, the nation comes together to observe Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time for parents, guardians and educators explore new ways to educate and empower children while also creating safe environments where they feel protected and secure. Most victims of sexual abuse were abused by someone they knew or in a place they were familiar with. You can take steps to surround children with safe …

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Justice for Children Advocacy Center raises awareness with pinwheel garden for Child Abuse Prevention Month

Press Release:April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each day, the Justice for Children Advocacy Center welcomes children and families who have endured the trauma of sexual and/or physical abuse, providing them with critical services and working to minimize the hurt for each child and family. However, we cannot do this work alone and look to you to help us spread awareness to encourage prevention.The pinwheel is a national symbol of a h…

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