April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Every April, many organizations and communities observe Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time devoted to renewing our shared commitment to safeguarding children and youth. For churches, schools, sports programs, and other youth-serving environments, this month serves as a tangible reminder that keeping young people safe is not just about “checking off a box” for compliance or meeting minimum standards. Rather, it’s about cultivating and maintaining cultures of safety within each program serving children and youth. Even if you’re reading this outside of April, the message of Child Abuse Prevention Month remains just as important every single day—protecting children and youth from harm is an ongoing privilege for all adults, regardless of our individual roles.