Education and Advocacy Key to Abuse Prevention - The New Era

The New Era

Education and Advocacy Key to Abuse Prevention - The New Era

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but when it comes to protecting those who need a little extra care, it takes a specific community. Every year during Child Abuse Prevention Awareness month in April, local communities such as Sweet Home and Lebanon host an event with guest speakers who deal directly with child victims. Among the speakers regularly present are representatives from ABC House and CASA of Linn County, two nonprofit organ…