Children’s Justice Center to hold an awareness walk and learn on April 23

VANCOUVER – The Clark County Council today proclaimed April as Child Abuse Awareness Month. The proclamation was presented during the council’s public hearing. It is available on the county’s website.

As part of the Child Abuse Prevention awareness campaign, the county’s Arthur D. Curtis Children’s Justice Center has scheduled an awareness and learning walk on Sunday, April 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. The walk will take place at Fort Vancouver and will start at E. Fifth Street and Fort Vancouver Way.  There will be activities along the walk to engage caregivers in conversations about safety with children. Resource information will be available as well. 

The walk is free, open to the public and no registration is required.

“Child abuse is 100% preventable,” said Amy Russell, executive director at the Children’s Justice Center.  “National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. One of the best ways to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect is to ensure parents and caregivers have the knowledge, skills, support and resources they need to care for children.” 

Learn more about the Children’s Justice Center including resources for caregivers, tips on child abuse prevention, and information about reporting abuse on the county’s website, www.clark.wa.gov/cjc. 

Information provided by Clark Co. WA Communications.