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Harrison County Commission proclaims April for child abuse prevention and sexual assault awareness; names Week of the Young Child
Summary
The commission unanimously approved proclamations recognizing April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month and designated April 11–17 as the Week of the Young Child; Tammy Hanther received a special recognition for child advocacy work.
At its April 1 meeting the Harrison County Commission unanimously approved three proclamations addressing child welfare and public awareness.
The commission proclaimed April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, citing partnerships among the Department of Human Services, local law enforcement, the Rose Haven Child Advocacy Center and others that the proclamation described as essential to preventing abuse and supporting families. The commission presented a certificate of recognition to Tammy Hanther for her role on the county’s multidisciplinary investigation team and her work as a trauma‑focused co‑behavior therapist.
The board also designated April 11–17, 2026, as the Week of the Young Child, noting the importance of early childhood education and raising concerns about local child care access described in the proclamation text. Separately, the commission proclaimed April 1–30, 2026 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and highlighted outreach events including Teal Day (April 7) and Denim Day (April 29). The proclamation cited statistics included in the text about the prevalence of contact sexual violence and emphasized survivor support and prevention messaging.
Speakers encouraged community members to refer individuals to local services and promoted county outreach events and social media campaigns tied to the awareness months. All proclamations were approved by voice vote during the meeting.
