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Council proclaims April Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness month; local activities planned
Summary
The council read a proclamation declaring April 2025 Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the week of April 5–11 as Week of the Young Child; a presenter outlined local activities and a nomination process for 'champions for children.'
The city read a proclamation designating April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month and April 5–11 as the Week of the Young Child, urging citizens, agencies, faith groups and businesses to support families and prevention efforts. The proclamation invoked county partnerships and evidence supporting positive parenting practices as a prevention strategy.
A presenter connected to local child‑serving programs described planned activities countywide, invited nominations for community "champions for children," and promoted playgroup schedules and a children’s music event at the Jefferson Center for the Arts on March 29. The presenter encouraged residents to contact organizers about pinwheel gardens and yard signs for awareness activities.
