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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, so be sure to place a blue ribbon on your jacket to remind us all why child safety matters.
As you place that ribbon, consider why child abuse cases continue to grow in our communities every day. Some say that child abuse has always existed. However, what we see today is that more cases are being reported due to stricter safeguarding controls, regulations, and reporting resources available. More importantly, there are more organizations that attempt to identify and potentially prevent child abuse.
As we move beyond the pandemic child abuse cases continue to increase and families face ongoing issues that have heightened the tension at home. Many parents are still out of work or working jobs away from their families. Children simply are still not getting the attention they deserve. The stressors of everyday life, does not change why children are neglected, abused or how parents are unprepared to care for their children.
This year, it is important that we raise awareness about child abuse prevention and positive parenting. We need to encourage families to support each other and reach out for help when needed. Take a minute to wear that blue ribbon this month and help protect the many kids who are isolated and in danger.
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