National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Building A Hopeful Future, Together

At @strategyGen we would like to help bring awareness to the topic of child abuse.

April is?National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time when we come together to raise awareness, advocate for children’s safety, and build a brighter future for our youngest citizens. Led by?Prevent Child Abuse America?and its network of state chapters, this initiative focuses on creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children and families nationwide.

The Theme: “Building A Hopeful Future, Together”

This year’s theme underscores the power of prevention and community support. We believe all children should grow up in safe, stable, and nurturing environments. Our mission extends beyond addressing individual cases of abuse; we aim to tackle the structural and social determinants of health and well-being, including poverty and systemic racism. By doing so, we create a more equitable society where every child thrives.

Empowering Communities, Supporting Families

At?Prevent Child Abuse America, we recognize that child abuse and neglect are preventable. Here are a few impactful statistics:

• Over?1.9 million children?receive personalized in-home support through our programs annually.
• Families participating in our?Healthy Families America (HFA)?program experience?30% fewer injuries?from intimate partner violence incidents.
• Students who receive high-intensity services from our affiliates are?10 times more likely?to perform above grade level academically.

Your Role in Prevention

here is how you can contribute:

1. Join the Movement: On?April 5th, participate in?#WearBlueDay?by dressing in blue to stand in solidarity with child abuse prevention efforts. Capture the moment and share it on social media using the hashtag?#WearBlueDay2024.
2. Spread Awareness: Encourage friends, family, and colleagues to participate and raise awareness about preventing child abuse.
3. Plant a Virtual Pinwheel: Pinwheels symbolize the world we want for all children—happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed. Contribute to your local chapter by planting a virtual pinwheel. All donations are tax-deductible and directly support local children and families.

A Presidential Proclamation

In?2022, the White House issued a proclamation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It emphasized the need to combat child abuse in all its forms—physical, emotional, sexual, and online exploitation.?The proclamation highlighted risk factors and underscored the importance of supporting families to prevent child maltreatment.

Together, We Can Prevent Child Abuse

Childhood lasts a lifetime, and we must ensure every child has the nurturing environment they deserve. Let’s advocate for happy homes as the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. Join us in building a hopeful future, together.

Prevent Child Abuse America HOPEFUL FUTURES Child Abuse Prevention Center Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA) Child and Adolescent Health Service Empowering Communities Supporting Families Together Association