Community awareness campaigns
prevent child abuse

One proven method to prevent child abuse and neglect is creating an awareness about the issue to increase the basic knowledge in a community and normalize the stigma associated with parents seeking help and support. For the Blue Ribbons for Kids initiative, that means strengthening community support for parents and educating people about how to prevent child maltreatment.

Effective child abuse prevention awareness campaigns can increase awareness, build community support, change attitudes and behaviors and reinforce healthy parenting. Parenting is not easy and we all have a role in keeping kids safe. Public awareness campaigns will help strengthen families, connect them to resources and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect.