HELP PREVENT CHILD ABUSE IN K.Y
CONSIDER THIS:
NATIONALLY
More than 3,000,000 children are abused and neglected each year. The cost of child abuse and neglect in the U.S. is estimated at $258 million per day. IN KENTUCKY
Over 72,000 children were reported abused last year.
Last year, the number of children who died as a direct result of abuse or neglect rose by 22 percent
*National statistics are courtesy of Prevent Child Abuse America.
*Kentucky statistics are courtesy of Cabinet for Families and Children, Department for Community Based Service.
Public Awareness
Raising public awareness and informing citizens about the dangers and prevention of child abuse and neglect are significant in reducing the numbers of abused children.Opportunities are available for public speaking as well as performing in other awareness and advocacy roles.Join PCA-KY to help educate your community about the dangers of child abuse and neglect and how everyone has a role to play in its prevention.Please call 1-800-CHILDREN so you can begin raising awareness in your community today!
*Requirements: You are an advocate for families and children. You have a desire to prevent child abuse and neglect. You can work well as a team member.
*Benefits: You will help at least one child be safe in Kentucky. You will be able to do something you enjoy while working a flexible schedule. You will meet new people with similar interests.
NATIONALLY
More than 3,000,000 children are abused and neglected each year. The cost of child abuse and neglect in the U.S. is estimated at $258 million per day. IN KENTUCKY
Over 72,000 children were reported abused last year.
Last year, the number of children who died as a direct result of abuse or neglect rose by 22 percent
*National statistics are courtesy of Prevent Child Abuse America.
*Kentucky statistics are courtesy of Cabinet for Families and Children, Department for Community Based Service.
Public Awareness
Raising public awareness and informing citizens about the dangers and prevention of child abuse and neglect are significant in reducing the numbers of abused children.Opportunities are available for public speaking as well as performing in other awareness and advocacy roles.Join PCA-KY to help educate your community about the dangers of child abuse and neglect and how everyone has a role to play in its prevention.Please call 1-800-CHILDREN so you can begin raising awareness in your community today!
*Requirements: You are an advocate for families and children. You have a desire to prevent child abuse and neglect. You can work well as a team member.
*Benefits: You will help at least one child be safe in Kentucky. You will be able to do something you enjoy while working a flexible schedule. You will meet new people with similar interests.