Re: October is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies designates October as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the province of Ontario while the Municipality of the City of Windsor has proclaimed the month. Each year, a local campaign aims to raise awareness of our year-round efforts to reduce child abuse and neglect in our community, and to limit its effects when it does occur.
Through public education, a media campaign and public events, we reach out to our community to raise awareness about this important issue, to assist community partners and citizens in learning how to better identify and report child abuse and neglect, and to provide simple ways in which all citizens can act as agents of prevention to protect our most vulnerable population.
During the month of October the following initiatives will take place:
Workshop: Man Talk! Raising Our Boys to Be Good Men - Thursday October 27
Professional Development Day: Engaging Men and Boys to End Violence Against Women and Children - Friday October 28
Go Purple for Prevention! (Hold a 'go purple' event at your school or workplace)
Child Abuse Prevention Media Campaign
Foster Parent Appreciation Week October 16 – 23, 2011
How Can I Participate in Child Abuse Prevention Month?
1. Organize a "Go Purple Day" at your workplace or school
To order purple ribbons, posters or other supplies, call 519-252-1171 x1802
2. Educate Yourself
Learn more about how to identify child abuse and your duty to report suspected abuse.
There are many resources on this website to assist you.
3. Book a Community Presentation
To book a community presentation contact Charlotte LeFrank:
We can assist you in learning more information about the following topics:
- Identifying and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse
- The Role of the Children's Aid Society
- Parenting Laws in Canada and The Child and Family Services Act
- Positive Parenting - strategies for reducing physical discipline and physical abuse
- Healthy Sexuality/Sexual Abuse Prevention and Sexual Education for Parents
- Age of Consent to Sexual Activity
- Bullying and Relational Aggression
- Newcomers to Canada - an introduction to our services and our laws
- Kids on the Block Puppet Program - visit our Kids on the Block Section
Presentations are available for
- Children and Youth
- Parents
- Educators and Childcare Professionals
- Dental and Medical Professionals
- College and University Classes
- Recreational and Camp Staff
- Scout, Brownie and Guide Groups
- Churches
- Service Clubs
- Parent Councils
- Community Service Providers
- And many more!!
4. Volunteer
There are many great volunteer opportunities including:
- Kids on the Block Puppet Program
- Volunteer Transportation
- Mentoring and Tutoring
- Special Events
5. Consider Fostering or Adopting
6. Show your support by making a donation
You can sponsor a specific program or make a general donation to be used where the need is greatest.
Sponsorship opportunities include:
- Public Education and Prevention (Kids on the Block, Community Events and Awareness Campaigns)
- Holiday Giving Program for families in need
- Bursary and Scholarship Fund to support the post-secondary aspirations of our kids in care
- Fresh Air Camp Program
- Volunteer Homework Program
- Youth Events - celebrating their accomplishments and helping to learn new skills
- Parenting Programs and Classes
To learn more about sponsorship: Althea Fletcher at afletcher@wecas.on.ca or 519-252-1171 x3518
Be a friend or advocate for parents, caregivers and families.
Encourage others to do the same!!