National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Join us this April in spreading awareness about child abuse prevention! Use the tools and information on this page to create a safer community for our kids.
Important Dates
855 Pinwheels for Prevention (front entrance all month)
Protect Austin Kids™ Day and Wear Blue Day
Protect Austin Kids™ Webinar in English
Protect Austin Kids™ Webinar in Spanish
Prevention Toolkit
Download our Prevention Toolkit today!
Discover our April initiatives and use our prevention kit to help protect the children in our lives.
5 Steps to Protect Austin Kids™
Education is the key to ending child abuse! Learn the steps to protect the children in your life by joining our prevention webinars, watch and share the 5 Steps to Protect Austin Kids video or simply read the steps below.
April Prevention Webinars
Protect Austin Kids™ Webinar- English
In this training we will:
– Identify behaviors and activities used to gain the trust of children and adults
– Develop skills to recognize and prevent risks
– Learn to respond appropriately to suspicions of abuse.
Protect Austin Kids™ Webinar- Spanish
In this training we will:
– Identify behaviors and activities used to gain the trust of children and adults
– Develop skills to recognize and prevent risks
– Learn to respond appropriately to suspicions of abuse.
1. Learn the Facts
1 in 10 children are sexually abused. Over 90% of them know their abuser.
2. Minimize Opportunity
Eliminate or reduce isolated, one-on-one situations to decrease risk for abuse.
3. Talk About It
Have open conversations with children about our bodies, sex, and boundaries.
4. Recognize the Signs
Know the signs of abuse to protect children from further harm.
5. React Responsibly
Understand how to respond to risky behaviors and suspicions or reports of sexual abuse.
