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Spread the Word

Whether by proclamation, through social media, with graphics, or through other means, spreading the word about child abuse prevention lets your community know they can take action to strengthen families and help them thrive. Use these free prevention outreach tools to engage your community in supporting children, youth, and families this National Child Abuse Prevention Month!

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Partner With the Media

Raise greater awareness in your community by partnering with the media to spread the word. Use these messages in your emails, newsletters, local papers, on your website, and share with your local jurisdictions. Expand the reach of your campaign by customizing this op-ed template and press release to share with your local media.

Op-ed Template
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Sample Press Release
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For access to additional prevention month campaigns and resources, we encourage you to visit the Building Together: Prevention in Partnership and Tools for Building Better Childhood Outcomes pages from Prevent Child Abuse America and the Building Healthy Communities page from the Children's Trust Fund Alliance.

The Children's Bureau, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, funds the National Child Abuse Prevention Month initiative each April on the Child Welfare Information Gateway.