KidCheck Secure Children's Check-In Shares that April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM), which highlights the importance of families and communities collaborating to prevent abuse and neglect. This year’s campaign is “Powered by Hope, Strengthened by Prevention.” The goal is to foster healthy, thriving families by working together, leveraging prevention services, and sharing evidence-based information.

Numerous tools and resources are available to engage your community and emphasize the advantages of preventing abuse and neglect.

Here are a few resources to get you started.

  • Child Welfare Information Gateway – This is the official site of the United States government. It provides trusted resources such as publications, research, and learning tools recommended by experts.
  • State, Territory, and Tribal Resources – Child welfare laws vary by State, and this link provides contact information for various associations, State offices, and additional sponsored information in your area.
  • Protective Factors – These are defined as conditions or attributes that, when present in families and communities, increase the well-being of children and families, reduce the likelihood of maltreatment, and eliminate risk.”
  • Three Reasons to Participate in NCAPM – Scientific research confirms that child abuse has catastrophic effects and long-term impacts on populations, harming both quality of life and potential economic prosperity. Here are three reasons to participate not just in April, but year-round.
  • Five Ways to Participate in NCAPM – Covers the “how” of getting involved and shares five ways to contribute.
  • Eight Ways to Participate in NCAPM – Expands on “Five Ways to Participate” with additional actionable and easy ways to get involved in your community.
  • Ways to Help After Abuse Prevention Month – Highlights actions that can be taken throughout the year to continue raising awareness, engaging your community, and offering prevention programs. Whether an individual or leading an organization, you can continue participating in prevention long after April.
  • How to Handle Abuse Disclosure – Child abuse laws exist on the federal, state, and local levels to ensure the fair and ethical treatment of children. This focuses on the details of mandatory reporting.

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Sources:

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb

https://www.hhs.gov/

https://www.childwelfare.gov/

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