NCJ Number
152971
Date Published
1995
Length
44 pages
Annotation
Child abuse prevention materials are provided.
Abstract
This resource packet of promotional materials is offered by the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect and the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse (NCPCA) in observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, April 1995. The materials are designed to be shared with businesses, the faith community, educators, social service agencies, and others who work with children and families. Included in this reference kit is a booklet containing instructions for planning a media event; a sample press release; tips for community professionals to assist in preventing child abuse; indicators of child abuse; a brief description of Healthy Families America (HFA), an initiative to establish a universal, voluntary home visitor system for all new parents, including HFA contacts; and a listing of NCPCA chapters and other resources. A NCPCA catalog of publications is included. Other materials include a sheet advertising a Spider-Man comic book on violence prevention and conflict resolution; sample radio announcements concerning the prevention of child abuse; information concerning the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information; a child abuse and neglect fact sheet; a resource packet evaluation form; colorful child abuse prevention stickers; and a fact sheet from the Access to Respite Care and Help (ARCH) organization.