What looked like a festival at Atwater soccer field in Hopewell Friday night was a chance for kids to feel safe being kids and for families to learn more about gun violence.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Child abuse is a problem statewide. It’s evident in the Children Protective Services 2020-2021 annual report that runs from July to July. Richmond reports that 103 children were abused.