Child abuse prevention month

April is a month to recognize National Child Abuse and is a prevention Month in the United States. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect and supporting families and communities in creating safer environments for children.
Child prevention month originated in 1983 after a period of growing awareness and argument for child protection. The Treatment Act known as CAPTA: Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act is the basic foundation for this important month. CAPTA provides funding to states through various grants, including Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention grants, which support prevention, identification, and treatment resources. CAPTA established national definitions of child abuse and neglect and assigns responsibilities to the federal government.
In honor of child abuse prevention, during April we could celebrate many different ways. Including Wearing Blue Day, where we wear blue ribbons. Others may also make social media posts and campaigns. Including hashtags like #WearBlueDay or #ChildAbusePreventionMonth2025. This educates the public depending on the post. We could do host fundraisers to fund for vicitms of child abuse and to give back towards those children.
For more information visit: https://cacwa.org/child-abuse-prevention-month/ and also https://www.childwelfare.gov/resources/about-capta-legislative-history/