National Child Abuse and Prevention Month

Douglas Community Services to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month at Tuesday event

April 15, 2024 | By Muddy River News

HANNIBAL, Mo. — At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, employees of Douglass Community Services will display blue pinwheels of hope in recognition of April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The public is invited to join the ceremony at the Marion County Courthouse, 906 Broadway. This month and throughout the year, Douglass Community Services…

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Pinwheel planting ceremony at Hancock County Courthouse on April 2 to honor child victims of abuse, neglect

March 28, 2024 | By Muddy River News

CARTHAGE, Ill. — Advocacy Network for Children is planning a pinwheel planting ceremony in honor of April being National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month at 12:05 p.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at the Hancock County Courthouse, 500 Main. Since opening its doors nearly 35 years ago, Advocacy Network for Children has advocated for thousands…

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