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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Each year, the Children and Families Commission (CFC) participates in the nationwide recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Partnering with local youth-serving organizations, the CFC coordinates events & installations to increase public awareness and educate about best practices in preventing child abuse, strengthening families, and building resilience.

2021 Events

Blue Ribbon Tree

When: Throughout the month of April
What: Blue ribbons are tied to a tree in front of the Capitol,
each ribbon represents a victim of child abuse or neglect
in Oregon in 2019

Salem Police Department Blue Lights

When: April 1 - 10

Union Street Pedestrian Bridge Blue Lights

When: April 1 - 10

Woodburn Overpass Bridge Blue Lights

When: Throughout the month of April

Pinwheel Garden

When: Throughout the month of April
Where: Salem Police Department, 333 Division St NE, Salem

Car Parade

When: April 2 from 7:15 AM to 9:00 AM
Where: Start at the Willamette Heritage Center located at 1313 Mill Street SE, Salem and will end at the Salem Police Department
What: Members of the community will drive through downtown Salem past the Capitol building to spread awareness and kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month. Decorating supplies are provided.
Cost: FREE but please register for this event HERE if possible
Car Parade Flyer - English
Car Parade Flyer - Espanol

Liberty House Prevention Education Series: Adults Learning to Keep Children Safe

When: April 8, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What: Health Touch for Children & Youth - Learn about safe and respectful interaction with children and how to recognize concerning behaviors.

When: April 15, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
What: Let's Talk - Combination of video and practice, learn to identify your family values around sex and how to talk about it with your children.

When: April 22, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
What: Cell Phones & Children, Best Practices - Explore the digital world through the eyes of young users. Tools and resources provided to help families create digital media contracts for all digital devices and users.

When: April 28, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What: Stewards of Children - Training empowers adults through awareness and education to prevent, recognize , and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.

When: April 29, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
What: Commercial Sexual Exploitation - Introduction to a complex problem emphasizing that children who are sexually abused have a significantly higher risk of being commercially sexually exploited later in their lives.

Liberty House Trainings Cost: FREE but please register for one or more of these events HERE
Additional Questions: Contact Kelley Parosa - kparosa@libertyhousecenter.org
Liberty House Education Trainings flyer - English
Liberty House Education Trainings flyer - Spanish

Paint the Town Blue Poster

Print your own Paint the Town Blue poster and display it in your business window to show your support.
Paint The Town Blue - English 8.5 x 11
Paint The Town Blue - Espanol 8.5 x 11
Paint The Town Blue - English 11 x 17
Paint The Town Blue - Espanol 11 x 17

Why a Blue Pinwheel?

The blue pinwheel is a national symbol of Child Abuse Prevention, and represents what we want for every child - a happy, safe, and carefree childhood. Visit Pinwheels for Prevention for more information.
Make Your Own Pinwheel