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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Each year, the Marion County Community Services Department participates in the nationwide recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Partnering with local youth-serving organizations, we help coordinate events & installations to increase public awareness and educate about best practices in preventing child abuse, strengthening families, and building resilience.

2023 Events

Blue Ribbon Tree

When: Throughout the month of April
What: Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NE, Salem, near the Rotary Pavillion

Union Street Pedestrian Bridge Blue Lights

When: April 1 - 8th

Woodburn Overpass Bridge Blue Lights

When: April 1 - 8th

Pinwheel Garden

When: Throughout the month of April
Where: Courthouse Square window display, 555 Court St. NE, Salem

Car Parade

When: April 7th from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Where: Start at the Oregon State Fairgrounds at 2330 17th St NE, Salem (Entrance on Sunnyview Rd) and will end at the YMCA at 685 Court St NE, Salem.
What: Members of the community will drive through downtown Salem to the YMCA building to spread awareness and kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month. We will supply window paint and a pinwheel.
Cost: FREE but please register for this event here if possible.
Car Parade Flyer 2023

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

You can register to attend these 2023 Free Virtual Trainings by visiting https://irespectandprotect.com/trainings/ or clicking any of the trainings below.

Healthy Touch for Children & Youth
Tuesday, April 4 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Learn about safe and respectful interaction with children and how to recognize concerning behaviors

Contacto Saludable para Niños y Jóvenes

Miercoles, Abril 5 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Aprenda sobre la interacción segura y respetuosa con los niños y como reconocer comportamientos preocupantes.

Bystanders Protecting Children
Thursday, April 6 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Learn how bystanders play an important role in protecting children from boundary violations and sexual abuse.

Espectadores Protegiendo Niños
Martes, Abril 11 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Aprenda como los espectadores juegan un papel importante en la protección de los niños contra las violaciones y el abuso sexual.

Cell Phones & Children, Best Practices
Tuesday, April 12 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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.

Teléfonos Celulares y Niños, Mejores Prácticas
Jueves, Abril 13 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Explore el mundo digital a través de los ojos de los jóvenes. Herramientas y recursos proporcionados para ayudar a las familias a crear contratos para medios digitales para todo tipo de dispositivos y usuarios digitales.

Digital Dangers and Internet Safety for YouthLink item
Wednesday, April 18 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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.

Peligros Digitales y Seguridad en Internet para JovenesLink item

Miercoles, Abril 19- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Introducción a un problema complejo que enfatiza que los niños que son abusados sexualmente tienen un riesgo significativamente mayor a ser explotados sexualmente con fines comerciales mas adelante en sus vidas.

Let's Talk
Thursday, April 20 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Through a combination of video and practice, learn to identify your family values around sex and how to talk about it with your children.

Hablemos
Martes, Abril 25 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Usando una combinación de video y práctica, aprenda a identificar sus valores familiars en torno al sexo y como hablar de ello con sus hijos.

Stewards of Children
Wednesday, April 26 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Training empowers adults through awareness and education to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.

Guardianes de los Niños
Jueves, Abril 27 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
El entrenamiento empodera a los adultos a través de la conciencia y la educación para prevenir, reconocer y reaccionar responsablemente ante el abuso sexual infantil.

Trainings - iRespect&Protect (irespectandprotect.com) Link item

For more information, please contact:
Rubisela Plata, Bilingual Prevention Coordinator
rplata@LibertyHouseCenter.org or (971) 239-3712

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