April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

By Sherry Larson

People’s Defender

April is National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month. The theme for this year is “Building A Hopeful Future, Together. Prevent Child Abuse America and its national network of state chapters focus on creating and nurturing a supportive environment for children and families across the nation. (preventchildabuse.org)

The most recent data from the nationalchildrenalliance.org estimates that 600,000 children were child abuse victims in 2021. “Child welfare authorities ensure the safety of more than 7 million kids. Around three million children received an investigation or alternative response from child protective services agencies. Want the rest of the story? Pick up your copy of the April 10 edition of The People’s Defender or better yet, get your subscription started today so you won’t miss any of Adams County’s best coverage of news and sports! Call 937-544-2391 and have the Defender delivered to your door! https://www.peoplesdefender.com/subscribe/