Child abuse awareness and prevention event held in Campbell County

James Dalpino
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RUSTBURG, Va. (WFXR)– In honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month, the Campbell County Department of Social Services hosted a child abuse prevention and awareness event, ‘Growing a Better Tomorrow…One Child at a Time’ in Rustburg on Friday, April 26.

During the event, Campbell County advocates wanted to make sure attendees knew the possible signs of abuse to the community and steps they could take to help. Advocates say it’s important to bring awareness to these signs, as they may be difficult to spot in a child’s behavior.

Advocates state physical, psychological, and emotional abuse can all go unnoticed, but some signs may include:

  • Change of behavior

  • Frequent absences from school

  • Poor Hygiene

  • Bruises or Injuries that do not match the child’s story

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Through teaching these signs, advocates hope to make spotting a potential child in trouble easier to help them get the resources they need to ensure their safety.

“The biggest part starts with a report so making sure that people are doing their due diligence reporting when they are having concerns about children,” said Campbell County Social Service Family Specialist Haley Dell’Aria.

During the event, guests were also invited to place pinwheels in the County’s awareness garden, which represents hope for a happy and healthy childhood, free from abuse and neglect for every child.

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