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Monday, October 02, 2023

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

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To report child abuse or neglect, please contact the Child Abuse Hotline at 800-442-4918

Join the County of Riverside in spreading awareness to our neighbors throughout the region. Whether promoting positive parenting classes, sharing the signs of abuse with your network, or supporting the professionals who work directly with our kids on the healing journey, you can make a difference!

Resources to share:

​Why raising awareness is so important....

In 2016, more than 1,750 children died in the United States from abuse and neglect.

According to child protective service agencies, about 676,000 children were victims of child abuse or neglect in 2016, although this number likely underestimates the true occurrence.

One in 4 children have experienced abuse or neglect at some point in their lives and 1 in 7 experienced abuse or neglect in the past year.

The total lifetime cost associated with just 1 year of confirmed cases of child abuse or neglect is $124 billion.

Share on social media! Here is a sample post:

I want you to know how to spot the signs of child abuse! April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we can watch out for the kids we know and love.

DOWNLOAD THE WARNING SIGNS TIP SHEET

#PassThePinwheel #SeeSomethingSaySomething #NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth #RUHSChildAbusePrevention #StrongAndThrivingFamilies #GreatChildhoods

Find more great videos and posts from the American SPCC

April Child Abuse Month Social Media v1.0

Help share awareness

Here are some sample posts and tweets that can be used to help raise awareness. 

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The most important thing we can do to help children thrive is to support families before they reach a crisis. Learn more. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies | https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth

Prevention is possible, but what does it really take to effectively prevent child abuse? Learn more about the national data and the services offered to help prevent child abuse and neglect. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies | https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/resource-guide/

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Take some time this month to learn how protective factors and adverse childhood experiences impact families and communities. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies | https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth

All families need support. Explore the 2021/2022 Prevention Resource Guide to learn more about the innovative ways that communities around the country are doing purposeful prevention work to help children and families thrive. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies | https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/resource-guide/

Protective factors help families thrive. In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, make the commitment to explore new ideas to strengthen children and families. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies | https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/resource-guide/

Learn how families, neighborhoods, communities, and states are successfully using protective factors to keep children safe, strengthen families, and promote well-being. Visit the 2021/2022 Prevention Resource Guide for tips and strategies! | https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/resource-guide/

Protective factors help reduce child maltreatment and build resilience in families! Visit Information Gateway to learn more about what role you can play to support and help families thrive. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies | https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preve

Focusing on protective factors helps children, youth, and families build resilience and contributes to positive outcomes. Learn more on the 2021 National Child Abuse Prevention Month website. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies | https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth

Strengthening the protective capacities of parents helps children and families thrive and prevents child maltreatment. Visit the #ChildAbusePreventionMonth website today to learn more. #ThrivingFamilies | https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth

There are many ways that we can work together within our communities to help keep children safe. It starts by investing in stronger support systems for families. Follow @childwelfaregov during National Child Abuse Prevention Month to learn more. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies | https://www.childwelfare