Social media networks can be a key avenue for sharing messages and educating the public about the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect. Resources include State and local examples.

2021/2022 Prevention Resource Guide

Author(s)
Child Welfare Information Gateway;Children's Bureau;FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
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Year Published
2021
The Prevention Resource Guide was developed to support service providers in their work with parents, caregivers, and their children to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote child and family well-being. It focuses on protective factors that build on family strengths to foster healthy child and youth development. The resources featured represent the work of a partnership of national organizations, Federal partners, and parents committed to strengthening families and communities.

Social Media Campaigns That Make a Difference: What Can Public Health Learn From the Corporate Section and Other Social Change Marketers?
Freeman, Potente, Rock, & McIver (2015)
Public Health Research & Practice, 25(2)
Examines four case studies to understand the factors that contribute to a successful social media campaign within the public health sector.

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State and local examples

Prevent Child Abuse Georgia Media Toolkit
Presents a toolkit for sharing media messages to promote National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Social Media to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
Michigan Children's Trust Fund (2019)
Offers social media links and messages used in related to preventing child abuse in Michigan as well as links to local councils and grantees.

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