Knox Mayor Dennis Estok recently signed a proclamation that recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Continue readingKnox Mayor Signs Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
Department of Child Services Emphasizes Community Support during Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and its community partners are working together to raise awareness and educate the public in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. DCS encourages individuals and organizations to play a role in making Indiana a safer place for children and families — not just in April, but throughout the year.
Continue readingPulaski County Raises Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Pulaski County Commissioners acknowledged Child Abuse Prevention Month during their meeting Monday.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Issue Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
Local officials are taking steps to raise awareness of the issue of child abuse during the month of April. The Starke County Commissioners last week approved a Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners to Hear Request for New Prosecutor’s Office Position
The Starke County Commissioners will consider a request for a new position in the Prosecutor’s Office this morning. The request is then expected to go to the county council tonight.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Starke County Commissioners took time Monday night to sign a proclamation recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention month.
Continue reading‘Break the Silence with Bags of Hope’ Fun Fair to be Held During Child Abuse Prevention Month
In order to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect while simultaneously collecting resources to help those in need, an event entitled “Break the Silence with Bags of Hope” will be held at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center next month.
According to the latest statistics available from the Indiana Department of Child Services’ child fatality report, nearly 60 Hoosier children died from some form of abuse or neglect in the 2016 State Fiscal Year.
Continue readingPulaski County Child Abuse Prevention Event Planned for Thursday
Pulaski County officials are holding an event this week to raise awareness of child abuse. “It is Thursday, April 19 at 12:30 at the Pulaski County Courthouse Lawn,” County Commissioner Kenny Becker announced during last week’s joint county council and commissioners meeting. “There’ll be a face painter, music, activities, community speakers at the event.” He added that the goal of the event is to offer residents resources, educational ideas, and actions they can take to prevent child abuse.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Starke County Commissioners signed a proclamation Monday naming the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Starke County.
Larry Harris representing the Starke County Coalition Against Domestic Abuse presented the proclamation for approval last week. The document stresses the need to address the issue as it’s a community problem where child abuse is preventable. Children in abusive situations often become involved in criminal and risky behavior, participate in substance abuse, and experience health problems.
Local Group Works to Raise Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and a local organization is working to raise awareness of the issue. Continue reading
Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities Planned in Pulaski County
The Department of Family and Children and the CASA organization in Pulaski County will be helping bring awareness of child abuse to the community during Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.
Chrystal Williams from the Department of Family and Children and CASA approached the Pulaski County Commissioners this week and requested the use of the courthouse lawn. Blue ribbons will be tied around the trees and other posters will be installed in the lawn to alert residents of awareness activities.
April Proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month
April has been proclaimed as Child Abuse Prevention Month for Starke County, thanks to the Commissioners and the organization Prevent Child Abuse Starke County, operating under the Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (CADA). Ruth Matsey from CADA spoke to the audience and the Commissioners in regards to their proclamation against child abuse. Mary Armstrong-Smith, Community Partners Director of Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, also addressed the audience and expressed her concern of child abuse.
