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Schenectady partners launch 'Paint the Town Blue' campaign for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Summary
Schenectady County child-protection partners gathered outside the Schenectady County Office Building on April 25 to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month and launch “Paint the Town Blue,” a public-awareness campaign encouraging businesses and residents to display blue pinwheels, decals or ribbons as a sign of support.
Schenectady County child-protection partners gathered outside the Schenectady County Office Building on April 25 to mark National Child Abuse Prevention Month and launch “Paint the Town Blue,” a public-awareness campaign encouraging businesses and residents to display blue pinwheels, decals or ribbons as a sign of support.
The event, hosted by Susan Casey, director of the Schenectady County Child Advocacy Center (CAC), brought together prosecutors, social-services staff, law-enforcement partners, medical examiners and nonprofit supporters to describe how coordinated services help victims and families. "Every day, we commit ourselves to ensuring that children are protected, supported, and heard," Casey said.
The campaign is organized by the Friends of the Schenectady County CAC. Arnie Rotenberg, president of the Friends board, said the initiative is intended to keep awareness…
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