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According to the child Welfare Information Gateway, National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) and the importance of communities working together to support and strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment is the focus of the campaign. “Throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness about child and family well-being and work together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect.”

• Each year, a report explores data regarding cases of child abuse and neglect. In 2022, the report claimed,
• “Approximately 1.9 million children received prevention services.
• More than half (55 percent) of victims received post response services.
• Fewer than one-quarter (19.6 percent) of confirmed maltreatment victims were removed from their homes because of an investigation or alternative response.”

During this month, recognize the critical work of the thousands of community-based agencies that offer additional services to these and other families to help keep children safe and help their families thrive. 

More information on this subject can be found at https://www.scanpoliciesdatabase.com/

[Photos by Cathy Womble/Lake Okeechobee News]

April is considered Child Abuse Awareness month, and local organizations display their support by placing blue pinwheels in front of their buildings. Our Village is an organization created to offer a hand up to families in need.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and local organizations show their support by placing blue pinwheels in front of their buildings. The Okeechobee City Police Department works tirelessly to help children touched by abuse.

April is considered Child Abuse Awareness month, and local organizations display their support by placing blue pinwheels in front of their buildings. Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office has witnessed more than its share of child abuse cases and fights hard to keep Okeechobee children safe from all abuse.

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