Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
What is Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month?
April is a month dedicated to spreading awareness about the realities of child abuse, which affect our communities everyday.
What are we doing for CAP Month?
Pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse prevention. They represent the joy and happiness that every child deserves. You can find pinwheels and educational materials at Dorchester and Berkeley County libraries, YMCAs, police departments, sheriff’s offices, DSS offices, and solicitors’ offices.
In honor of CAP month, we want to highlight our prevention education programs. Learn more about the services we offer, visit https://kayphillipscac.org/education-resources/community-outreach/
Please join us for a tour of the Kay Phillips Child Advocacy Center to find out what we do and why we do it. A catered lunch will be provided. Community Awareness Luncheons are typically held monthly and are open to the public. We will be hosting a luncheon on April 25th to discuss Child Abuse Prevention Month.
https://kayphillipscac.org/events/community-awareness-luncheons/
Tune in to our podcast “Teaming Against Trauma” on Spotify or Apple podcasts to hear us talk about CAP Month activities and spread awareness about child abuse in our community.
Scan the QR code to listen now!
If you would like to get involved in CAP month
1. Consider collecting donations and ordering pinwheels to display around your neighborhood, workplace, or faith organization.
2. Wear blue on wear blue day (April 5th, 2024)
3. Consider donating to organizations that work to prevent child abuse like KPCAC
4. Help us spread the word by reposting on social media, listening to the podcast, subscribing to our newsletter, and talking about child abuse prevention in your community.
5. Host a child abuse prevention training
6. Attend a KPCAC Community Luncheon
7. Reach out to prevention@kayphillipscac.org to inquire about other ways to get involved.
Pinwheels with the staff at the St. George Library, as well as their display inside the library
Pinwheels in front of the Dorchester County Courthouse
Pinwheels in front of the Cane Bay YMCA
Pinwheels in front of the Moncks Corner Police Department
