Child Advocacy Center of Lawrence County announce events to raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Child Advocacy Center of Lawrence County (CAC) is working to increase awareness of this serious issue.

The lineup of events, the first one being held on April 2, are aimed at helping educate, combat and prevent child abuse, according to the organization. 

"...We believe that child abuse is preventable," said CAC Executive Director Jeannette Rice "Our community programs foster strong family support systems, promote positive parenting practices, educate the community about child development and healthy relationships, and provide resources for intervention and support."

Here is the list of events:

• April 2nd from 9am-10am: Proclamation / Bubble Release Event at the Lawrence County Courthouse, New Castle,
• April 3rd at 11:30am: Ellwood City Pinwheel Garden Planting at Ellwood City Borough Building, 525 Lawrence Ave., Ellwood City,
• April 10th from 6pm-8pm: Casey K Painting Fundraiser Event at Casey K Creations, 2701 Wilmington Road, RSVP's Required.
• April 25th from 4pm-7pm: Steppin' Up for Kids Event at Children's Advocacy Center, 2010 W. State St., New Castle.

In 2021, there were more than five thousand reports of substantiated child abuse and more than two thousand cases of substantiated re-abuse.

"Together, we can work towards a world where every child grows up in a nurturing and secure environment, free from abuse and neglect," Rice said.

For more information on the Children's Advocacy Center of Lawrence County or ways to participate in April's Child Abuse Prevention Month, call 724- 658-4688 or click here.