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Ashe County proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month; advocates urge more prevention funding
Summary
The board approved a proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Prevention Month; presenters from Partnership of Ash and the Children's Advocacy Center described prevention efforts, local services and challenges in prosecuting child abuse cases.
Ashe County commissioners unanimously proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month on March 17 after a presentation by Partnership of Ash and the Children's Advocacy Center.
Laurie Hensley, who identified herself as representing Partnership of Ash, read the proclamation outlining the need to support positive childhood experiences, family economic supports and community‑based prevention programs. Hensley asked the board to designate April as Child Abuse Prevention…
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