April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month! This month is a crucial reminder of the importance of protecting our most vulnerable. Child abuse can have devastating consequences, but together, we can make a difference.
Hey readers, are there organizations you support that work to prevent child abuse?
Share their resources or ways to get involved in the comments below.
- Statistics on child abuse: https://www.childwelfare.gov
Importance of reporting suspected abuse, call toll-free: 1-800-344-6000
SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889
FindTreatment.gov: Get help
Mental Health Foundation: Samaritans offer emotional support 24 hours a day at 116 123
Mental health organizations: Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), The Trevor Project, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and others
NYC Well website: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355), Press 2
Prevention Information and Parent Helpline website: 1-800-342-7472
Safe Horizons website: 1-800-621-HOPE (1-800-621- 4673) Here are some webinars about child abuse prevention:
CAP Month 2024 Webinar Series: Connecting Communities: This series explores solutions for children and families affected by the child welfare system.
Child Abuse, Neglect, and Domestic Violence: Dispelling the Myths, Enhancing Practice: This series includes webinars on strategies for serving Civil Protection Orders, LGBTQ2S+ Youth and Human Trafficking, and the Youth and the Juvenile Justice System.
Prevent Child Abuse Online Training, Workshops, & Webinars: This series includes training on recognizing and responding to suspicions of child maltreatment, what prevention is, and Prevention Action Network Webinars.
Exploring the Relationship Between Bullying and Substance Use: This webinar is from the Children's Safety Network.
Navigating Child Abuse Prevention Resources and Interventions: This webinar is from the Children's Safety Network.
“Positive Childhood Experiences”: This series includes webinars on supporting well-being, trauma-informed homes, and more.
Let's Talk About Prevention: Online Learning Series: Prevent 360°: This series is about better protecting children from abuse and victimization.
Let's all be vigilant and work together to create a safe and nurturing environment for every child. #EndChildAbuse
#NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth #ProtectOurChildren #BuildingSafeCommunities
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