Take a United Stand Against Child Abuse
Take a United Stand Against Child Abuse
April Marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April marks National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, an initiative led by Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) and its national network of state chapters. This year, we embrace the theme “Building A Hopeful Future, Together,” focusing on creating a nurturing and supportive environment for children and families across the nation.
Empowering Communities, Supporting Families: At Prevent Child Abuse America, we believe in the power of prevention and the strength of community support. We are dedicated to ensuring that all children grow up in environments that are safe, stable and nurturing. Our mission is to address the structural and social determinants of health and well-being, including poverty and systemic racism, to create a more equitable society where every child thrives.
Building a Hopeful Future Together: Child abuse and neglect are preventable, and all communities benefit when children and families are well supported! For this year’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) month awareness and impact campaign, we acknowledge the crucial connection between a happy childhood and a hopeful future for every child and recommit to working together with our national network of state chapters to ensure all children and families have the resources and support they need to reach their full potential. Join us in advocating for happy homes as the foundation for a brighter tomorrow. Together, let’s ensure that every child has the nurturing environment they deserve for a better future.
Your Role in Prevention: This month, and all year long, you can help Prevent Child Abuse America advance family centered prevention programs and policies by taking action in the following ways. Join the Movement.
April 5th #WearBlueDay: Dress in blue to stand in solidarity with child abuse prevention efforts. Capture the moment and share on your social media platforms. Use the hashtag #WearBlueDay2024 to join the nationwide wave of support. Encourage your friends, family and colleagues to participate and raise awareness about the importance of preventing child abuse.
April 16th Amplify Your Voice For Children: A call-to-action to contact your member of Congress and advocate for increased support and funding for child abuse prevention programs. By visiting preventchildabuse.org, we have provided an easy-to-follow guideline and template for reaching out to your representatives effectively. Your voice can influence policy changes and bring critical issues in child welfare to the forefront of legislative agendas.
Share, Advocate, Engage: Throughout April, you can actively follow and share our content. It’s an easy way to support PCA America and National Child Abuse Prevention Month at no cost! Engage: Comment, like and discuss posts to boost visibility. Your interaction can lead to a wider awareness and community involvement. Use the following tags to connect our collective efforts and amplify the message: #BuildingTogether #CAPMonth2024 #HopefulFutures
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram as well as visit our website at preventchildabuse.org to learn more about how you can help the children of your community today.
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Melissa T. Merrick, PhD, is President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America), the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the primary prevention of child abuse and neglect.