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Child Abuse Prevention

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“Together, we can build stable foundations for children through caring connections, supportive environments, and positive experiences.” -​Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina

CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH 2021
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​April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time for communities to come together to build caring connections, supportive environments, and positive experiences for all children.
We know child maltreatment is a preventable problem. All adults play a role in building the safe, stable, nurturing homes and environments needed for the healthy development of our future generation of parents, leaders, and community member. North Carolina’s future prosperity depends on it.
Be a connection for NC children and families during Child Abuse Prevention Month this April!
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Diocese of Raleigh Child and Youth Protection

For information on how you can become more informed and involved in keeping our children safe, please contact the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Child and Youth Protection, call 1-866-535-7233 or email1 / email2 
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A letter by Bishop Zarama for Child Abuse Prevention month 2021
"We must show God's love and mercy while continuing to seek forgiveness for the Church’s failings and healing for those who were hurt by them. We must also continue to make every possible effort to prevent future transgressions." -† Luis Rafael Zarama, J.C.L., Bishop of Raleigh
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DID YOU KNOW that the Diocese of Raleigh requires that all people who work in leadership with children and youth in our parishes and schools attend a training in how to recognize and report child abuse?

The training details five steps to prevent child sexual abuse:
  1. Knowing the warning signs of abuse!
  2. Reporting suspected abuse to appropriate authorities.
  3. Controlling access to children by carefully selecting the adults who work with children and youth.
  4. Monitoring all programs for the safety of children and youth.
  5. Awareness of and sensitivity to the lives of children.
Our diocese has a code of conduct adults must follow to create safe environments and protect children.
Reading and following the code of conduct helps create a culture of protection and keeps our children safer.
Access the Code of Conduct here.
DID YOUR KNOW that when a person is assaulted as a child, he or she may wait years or decades to tell another person about it?

The reasons for this vary. Victims may want to deny the fact that someone they trusted could do this to them; they may want to just put the abuse behind them and move forward. They may believe that they caused the assault by their behavior; or they may fear how other people will react

The 2021 Child Abuse Prevention Month theme is: You can be a connection for children in your community!

Prevent Child Abuse NC

Is hosting Statewide Child Abuse Prevention Month 2021 activities online!
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Let your license plate be your cape.
​When you purchase a Kids First License Plate, you’re supporting NC programs that strengthen families!

Learn more here!
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Follow them on Facebook & Twitter and participate in the activities below!​
  • Thursday, April 1 – Child Abuse Prevention Month Kick off & Wear Blue Day
  • Sunday, April 11 – Saturday, April 17th – #BeAConnection Campaign
  • Wednesday, April 21 – National Child Abuse Prevention Digital Advocacy Day
  • DATE TBD – Prevent Child Abuse America Virtual Town Hall
  • Plant a virtual pinwheel to Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month!
  • Host a Children’s Sabbath Celebration with your Congregation
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YOU CAN PREVENT CHILD ABUSE, NORTH CAROLINA, BECAUSE CHILDHOOD LASTS A LIFETIME!

Make a donation ​

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