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Douglas County proclaims April 2026 National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Summary
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners proclaimed April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, citing that about 18.9% of the county population are children and referencing national estimates of 3.1–3.6 million reports to child protective services annually.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners on April 8 adopted a proclamation declaring April 2026 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Douglas County.
The proclamation, adopted and signed by Commissioners Tom Kress, Chris Boice and Tim Freeman, states that about 18.9% of the county population are children under 18 and cites the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimate that 3.1 to 3.6 million reports of suspected child abuse or neglect are made each year to child-protective agencies nationwide. The document calls on residents and local partners — including health and social-service agencies, schools, law enforcement, civic and faith-based organizations, businesses and families — to engage in prevention efforts and increase community awareness.
The proclamation notes long-term impacts of abuse and neglect and urges county citizens to join prevention activities; it was dated and signed April 8, 2026, by the Board of County Commissioners.
