The Problem
Continual child abuse and ack of awareness on recognizing the early signs of child abuse, as well as problems within the foster care system in the United States.
Our Plan
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Marymount University has many programs that prepare our country's future social workers, child court advocates, doctors, teachers, and law enforcement. With that, one of the best ways to prevent continual child abuse is for individuals who work with children to know the early signs. On April 12th, the Blue Ribbon Project director will provide a free, four-hour seminar to any interested Marymount students. This training, which is also provided to professionals, will help our future professionals better support youth wherever they choose to work post-graduation. During April, we also plan to place flags around campus that acknowledge April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Child abuse is best prevented when it is discussed, so we hope to facilitate these conversations in our campus community.
Themes Addressed
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Advocacy
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Community Enhancement
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Education
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Other
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The Benefit
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People
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