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Ways to Get Involved: Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is right around the corner and so is Child Abuse Prevention Month! There are many ways to participate next month to raise awareness and show support against child abuse.
Wear Blue Day

Join the Walk to End Child Abuse

Plant a Pinwheel Garden
Pinwheels represent a world where all children grow up happy and healthy. … Continue reading

Summer Safety Tips

The Child Advocacy Center is home to Niagara County’s Child Fatality Review Team (CFRT). The purpose of the CFRT is to prevent future deaths and promote child safety. The CFRT team includes law enforcement, social services, medical professionals, coroners, emergency services and other professionals and service providers who review the sudden, … Continue reading

Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month and we are using this time to dive into why prevention matters, what prevention really looks like, and how parents, caregivers, and community members can help protect children.
Why Does Prevention Matter? … Continue reading

Teen Dating Violence

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. According to Love is Respect, 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with. And nearly half (43%) of U.S. college women report experiencing violent or abusive dating behaviors.  … Continue reading

Resiliency, Gratitude, Peace, and Prevention

Resiliency, Gratitude, and Peace. These are our wishes for you this Holiday Season. Prevention is our wish for the children in our community, and you can help make that wish come true!
Resiliency
According to an article published by the Center on the Developing Child from Harvard University, … Continue reading

Nurturing Around the Holidays

Protective factors promote the health and well-bring of children and families. One of the most important protective factors is nurturing. According to the CDC, safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments for children and their caregivers provide a buffer against the effects of potential stressors. … Continue reading