THERE'S NO EXCUSE FOR CHILD ABUSE

In 2006 there were 870 reported cases of child abuse made in Bartow County.  April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month, a time remind all adults and communities to assure the well-being of Georgia's children throughout the year...and always.  Prevent Child Abuse Georgia and its more than 50 community-based chartered councils, including Advocates for Children, are joining this April to raise public awareness of the importance of preventing child abuse before it occurs.

Child abuse prevention is everyone's responsibility.  The best way to prevent child abuse is to strengthen the ability of parents and communities to care for their children's health and well-being.  Preventing child abuse is the work of everyone, everyday.

Bartow County's Official Chartered Council

As Bartow County's official chartered council, Advocates for Bartow's Children is committed to the common mission of preventing Child Abuse in all its forms. Volunteers and staff create and implement community awareness campaigns on this very real problem, and collaborate with our counterparts around the state and country.

Children ages fifth grade through high school in the Cartersville City Schools are given Need to Talk? cards each year. This little business-card has the number of the statewide hotline (1-800-CHILDREN) and reminds the kids they can call it for confidential help with bullying, family problems, friend problems, or if they just Need to Talk.

You can help in your neighborhood, school, business, or civic organization. April is nationally recognized as Child Abuse Awareness month each year, but the effort to break the cycle continues all year, every year.

We Can Use Your Help!

For more information about statewide programs, services, education and training go to the Prevent Child Abuse Georgia web site, www.preventchildabusega.org.

"Shouting to make your children obey is like using the horn to steer your car, and you get about the same results!"