Rutherford CountY, TN - Rutherford County Child Advocacy Center and the Child Protective Investigative Team hosted the Ninth Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children on Friday.
According to Child Advocacy Executive Director Sharon De Boer, the child abuse statistics are alarming – 1 out of 10 children in the nation will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Only 1 out of 10 victims report abuse to a trusted adult. In school classrooms, daycares, churches, sports teams, choirs, ma .
Child Abuse Prevention Month serves as a reminder of the collective responsibility the organization shares to ensure the safety and well-being of the children. Throughout the month of April, ICCAC will be hosting various activities and initiatives aimed at promoting awareness and prevention efforts.
“Child abuse and neglect have a significant negative impact upon the wellbeing of both children and families,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “I commend these agencies for providing services that are
Following her allocation of millions of dollars in grant funding to victims of child abuse in north Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that she will be doing the same for those in the southern portion of the state.