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Orange County proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention Month; SSA cites nearly 55,000 hotline calls
Summary
The Orange County Board of Supervisors proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and heard Social Services Agency statistics: nearly 55,000 hotline calls and almost 11,000 reports of abuse or neglect in 2022–23. Supervisors highlighted family resource centers and outreach as prevention strategies.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors on April 9 issued a proclamation declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month and recognized the Social Services Agency and community partners for their work protecting children.
Chairman Wagner introduced the proclamation and invited Jothi Atlere, identified by the chair as the county Social Services Agency director for children and family services, to the podium. Vice Chair Doug Chaffee and…
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