April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

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April 1, 2013
 
Sometimes, life gets in the way of being a "perfect" parent. Your friends post the happiest photos on social media, your in-laws tell you about their new organic diet, and all you want is to send kids to school without food on their face and with shoes on the right feet.
 
Most parents don't intend to hurt their children, but often stress takes control. This month is dedicated to providing families, educators, resource centers, home visitors, medical professionals, faith groups and the general public information on where to go and what to do when life gets slippery. 


Miss America 2013
OUR CHAT WITH MISS AMERICA!
Mallory Hagan tells us why prevention matters

NH Children's Trust had the privilege of interviewing Miss America 2013, Mallory Hagan, whose platform revolves around child sexual abuse prevention. She opens up about her family's story and history with the issue.
 
 

Pinwheel with X
BUY A PINWHEEL PIN UP
Local businesses look toward brighter future

The New Hampshire community is banding together to raise funds and child abuse prevention awareness this month! The Prevention Pinwheel is a national symbol of a happy childhood and, in turn, ending child abuse. Several local businesses will sell $1 Prevention Pinwheel Pin Ups during the month of April. Find out who, and please visit them!




STOP ABUSE, ROCK THE BLUES
Tuesday, April 16

Take a look through your closet and find your brightest blues! NH Children's Trust declares April 16 as "Stop Abuse, Rock the Blues Day" and challenges you to "rock" your best blue hues.
Recruit your co-workers, tell your friends and share with your family this easy awareness campaign!


radio interview
ON YOUR COMMUTE
Public service announcements & radio interviews

Keep an ear out during your commute, you just may hear some familiar voices! Listen closely for our public service announcements playing throughout the month of April on 105.5 WJYY, 99.1 Frank FM, 105.3 The Wolf, 100.3 WHEB, and 107.1 Z107 (formerly WERZ). 

In addition, NH Children's Trust will visit 105.5 WJYY for an interview explaining our mission and public involvement, which will air on The Wake Up Crew with Nazzy and Mya.
 

WE'RE #1 IN THE COUNTRY!
FREE Online Training

New Hampshire has the most registrants for the FREE Strengthening Families Online Training courses out of any state in the entire country! This is a huge step in integrating consistent language of the 5 protective factors to healthcare providers, educators, family resource workers, home visitors and parents.
 
Each course includes a number of quizzes, activities and reflective questions. With a mix of written text, video and audio clips and opportunities to interact with the material, the courses are designed to keep the learner engaged. 
 
NH CHILDREN'S TRUST EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - WHY PREVENTION IS BEST


10 Ferry Street, Suite 315
Concord, NH 03301
603.224.1279
www.nhchildrenstrust.org

Eliminate child abuse.

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