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Onslow County DSS urges community to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month, wear blue April 10 and report concerns
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The Onslow County Department of Social Services highlighted Child Abuse Prevention Month activities: pinwheels will be placed to mark the month, a community walk is planned for April 10, and the department urged residents to call (910) 219‑1955 to report suspected child abuse or neglect.
Cortina Hamilton, deputy director of the Onslow County Department of Social Services, discussed Child Abuse Prevention Month and outreach the department is leading.
Hamilton said April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and staff planned symbolic pinwheels. Because the first Friday of the month falls on Good Friday this year, the department moved its 'wear blue' observance to April 10 and expects to hold a community awareness walk starting at the CHS Building on that day. "Positive childhood starts with us," Hamilton said, describing prevention as daily work for CPS staff and stressing protective strategies and resources for families.
Hamilton emphasized the role of community reporting and provided a reporting number for suspected abuse: "Always call (910) 219-1955 to make a report," she said, and added that if residents are unsure whether a situation warrants a report, they should call the department and staff will determine the next steps.
The department invited residents and county employees to wear blue on April 10 in recognition, participate in the walk if they wish, and contact DSS for resources or to make reports.
