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Ashe County proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month; local advocacy groups outline services
Summary
Commissioners proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Partnership and the Children's Advocacy Center described prevention activities, therapy programs and outreach plans; the proclamation passed unanimously.
The Ashe County Board of Commissioners voted March 17 to proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Laurie Hensley, representing the local partnership, read a proclamation urging the county to "build a narrative of hope for children and families" and to prioritize prevention initiatives such as home visiting and family-strengthening programs. "Now, therefore, we do by proclaim April as child abuse prevention month in Ash County,"…
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