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Council proclaims April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Summary
Parowan City adopted Resolution 2026‑05 designating April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and publicized plans by Prevent Child Abuse Utah to expand peer support in Iron County and host an April meet‑and‑greet.
Officer Mike Bleak presented background on child abuse and sex abuse casework and described Prevent Child Abuse Utah’s outreach and peer support goals in Southern Utah. He told the council the nonprofit had asked municipalities in Iron County to designate April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and planned to expand victim support and peer resources in the region.
Mayor Mollie Halterman read Resolution 2026‑05, which calls for community awareness activities and encourages public engagement in prevention efforts. Council Member Rochell Topham moved to adopt the resolution; Council Member David Burton seconded the motion. The roll‑call vote was unanimous in favor. The resolution notes a planned meet‑and‑greet event in April to introduce services to the community.
