April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

It takes all of us working together to prevent child abuse

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2020 Child Abuse Prevention Month takes on heightened meaning in the midst of our current uncertainty. In previous times of stress and crisis, we have seen rates of child abuse rise. That's why during this Child Abuse Prevention Month, we are encouraging our partners to continue to message about what it takes to keep families strong and children safe amid these physically isolated times.

We have created a secondary Child Abuse Prevention Month messaging toolkit for the coronavirus that focuses on actions to ease social isolation and help families meet basic needs.

We encourage organizations who are able to plant their pinwheel gardens – maintaining a safe distance from each other. These gardens are important reminders that we want all children to have happy childhoods, even during the scary times.

Wear Blue Day is Friday, April 3. Please participate socially and tag Children’s Trust #InThisTogether.

Coronavirus messaging toolkit (ZIP)

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In an open letter, Children's Trust CEO Sue Williams addresses what it will take to support children, families and communities in South Carolina as all of us face the many challenges presented by the coronavirus. In times of stress and crisis, we have seen rates of child abuse rise, and Williams discusses the importance of showing patience and grace, building resilience, supporting organizations that help families meet basic needs, being a friend, and helping children understand their feelings.

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Sue Williams, Building Hope for Children Conference

Sue Williams, Children’s Trust CEO, discusses the importance of Child Abuse Prevention Month during April. Our organization leads the annual effort to bring together family-serving organizations, state agencies, businesses, communities, schools, neighborhoods and faith-based groups to raise awareness and and show how all of us can be a powerful force for the children and families in South Carolina.

Children’s Trust, the S.C. affiliate for Prevent Child Abuse America, supports our prevention partners across the state and their advocacy efforts with unified messaging, shared learning and access to prevention resources and materials. It’s our goal to ensure there are comprehensive, community-based efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect all year-round in South Carolina.

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Take the Pledge

I pledge to be a good neighbor and help keep families strong and children safe. I will reach out to a family in my neighborhood, support a local family organization or know about family resources in my community.

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Donations help Children’s Trust provide funding, resources and training to community-based organizations that implement programs proven to prevent child abuse and ensure families and communities grow strong.

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