Palmetto Bay Recognizes
National Child Abuse Prevention Month!
National Child Abuse Prevention Month, also known as Child Abuse Prevention Month in America, is an annual observance in the United States dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse.

April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983 by Former President Ronald Reagan. U.S. President Barack Obama continued that tradition, and in 2016 issued a Presidential proclamation stating: "During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we recommit to giving every child a chance to succeed and to ensuring that every child grows up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that is free from abuse and neglect."
Staggering Statistics
Last year, an estimated 618,000 children were found to be victims of child abuse or neglect nationwide.

  • 4.4 Million Child Abuse Cases
  • 7.5 Million Children Affected
  • 5 Children Die Every day from child abuse
  • 74.9 % Child Abuse Victims Are Neglected
  • 92% Of Cases Parents Are The Abuser
  • 65,000 Sexual Abuse Cases Reported
Know The Warning Signs of Child Abuse
  • Unexplained or suspicious bruises, welts, burns, or fractures
  • Unkempt or malnourished appearance
  • Depression, anxiety, or sudden mood swings
  • Disturbed sleep
  • Abrupt changes in behavior (eating habits, school performance, withdrawal, aggression)
  • Fear of a certain person or place
  • Self-harm or suicide attempts
  • Wetting or soiling accidents not related to toilet training
  • Pain during urination and/or bowel movements
  • Sexually transmitted diseases or urinary tract infections
  • Discoloration or scarring of genital area
  • Unusual knowledge of body parts or sex
  • Acting out sexually with toys or other children
There's no excuse for child abuse!
Always take seriously children's talk of being abused. Call 911 or child protective services immediately!

If you have questions or are unsure what to do, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD.
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