Child Abuse Awareness Month in Monterey County

Child Abuse Awareness Month in Monterey County

The Monterey County Child Abuse Prevention Council is taking the opportunity this Child Abuse Awareness Month to talk to children and parents about possible dangers kids can find online in the digital age. They released a new video called Behind the Screen: Dangers of the Digital Age, showing parents dangers to look out for, like cyberbullying, sharing sexual or inappropriate conduct, and convincing AI Chatbots. Officials also pointed to false o…

A light for children facing abuse: Children’s Advocacy Center thanks donors, honors Belchertown police, schools at luminaria

NORTHAMPTON — When Kara McElhone, executive director of child welfare nonprofit Children’s Advocacy Center of Hampshire County, searched in vain for a satellite office in Belchertown, Police Chief Kevin Pacunas personally helped her locate a place to rent.

Little Warriors Prevent It workshop protects vulnerable

Peace River Family and Community Support Services is welcoming a workshop to raise awareness and provide information about child sexual abuse.

Through awareness we can protect our children from abuse and neglect

April has always been a time of renewal. Spring brings dormant plants and hibernating animals back to life, farm fields begin to turnover in preparation for the planting of crops, and many Kentuckians reflect on the resurrection of our savior.…

Kentucky AG offers grants to combat child abuse

Attorney General Russell Coleman is seeking applications for grants to raise awareness and promote efforts to prevent the abuse and neglect of Kentucky’s children.

Agencies discuss preventing child abuse, strengthening community

La PORTE — Local agencies recently gathered to share what tools they are using to prevent child abuse and create a stronger community.