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Lexington proclaims April 2026 Child Abuse Prevention Month; local groups and advocates recognized
Summary
The town proclaimed April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and recognized local nonprofit partners; Flourishing Families and the Dickerson Center urged community support and prevention efforts during the council meeting.
Mayor Hazel Livingston read a proclamation on April 6 declaring April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Lexington and called on residents, schools, faith groups, providers and law enforcement to collaborate on prevention.
Anthony Juliano, president of the Flourishing Families board, thanked the town and cited partnerships with the Dixon Children's Advocacy Center and Children's Trust of South Carolina in raising awareness and supporting trauma‑informed care. Flavia West, executive director of the Dickerson Center, said local child abuse and neglect numbers are increasing and thanked the Lexington Police Department and Chief Green for support.
Why it matters: the proclamation formalizes the town's recognition of local prevention work and highlights the need for multi‑sector responses — from education and health care to law enforcement — to protect children.
Next steps: the mayor encouraged residents to check lexsc.gov for related events, volunteer opportunities and resources.
