Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council strives to educate all residents of Bartholomew, Jackson and Jennings Counties about child abuse and neglect and to promote healthy alternatives and positive parenting practices.

Its "Kids on the Block" program was featured in The Republic newspaper in December, 2011 in an article stressing the importance of talking with children about physical and sexual abuse. (Click here for complete article.)

Teen volunteers present a "Kids on the Block" skit to an elementary class.

Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities

Blue is the color used nationwide for Child Abuse Prevention activities, so in addition to creating displays at the library and post office, CAP Council participates in both the Blue Ribbon Campaign and Pinwheels for Prevention to help focus attention on the issue locally. Mike Gamroth and Lindsey Dudley (pictured above) from the Department of Child Services were among those who helped put up ribbons promoting April as Child Abuse Prevention month. The first national Child Abuse Prevention month was in 1983.

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Affiliations

CAP is a chartered council of Prevent Child Abuse Indiana/The Villages, and is an affiliate of Prevent Child Abuse America.

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Vision: To serve as a catalyst for the prevention of child abuse and neglect by promoting a community culture that values children. Maintaining that education and early intervention with families is key to breaking the abusive cycle, the Council is committed to preventing abuse/neglect before it happens.