April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. There are several forms of abuse that children can experience: physical, sexual, psychological/emotional, and neglect are what are seen the most. The most taboo and unspoken abuse is sexual abuse. It is estimated that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 7 boys are sexually abused. Those numbers are […]
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Part 1
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The theme this year is “Thriving Children and Families: Prevention with Purpose.” The Children’s Bureau decided to go with this theme because they understand that the single most important thing we can do is support families all year long in ways that promote and build upon their strengths and […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Chances are that someone you know has been sexually assaulted. It is estimated that more than 1 out of every 3 women and nearly 1 out of ever 4 men have been sexually assaulted during their lives. Sexual assault can include any type of sexual activity that occurs without consent of the victim. It can […]
