April is child abuse prevention month. One organization needs your help in raising awareness in keeping children safe and raising funds for programs to help. One event happening is the Canopy Golf Classic…
235 pinwheels spin in the wind at Hancock County Court House, representing abused children in Hancock and Pearl River County. "The pinwheels represent the number of children that we provided services to," said…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Canopy Children’s Solutions South Mississippi Advocacy Center in Gulfport hosted an open house for guests to get a glimpse into what goes on…
In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the City of Bay St. Louis planted pinwheels and decorated Hancock County Courthouse blue to raise awareness. Experts from diverse fields including psychology,…
CASA of Harrison and Stone Counties planted 56 pinwheels, one for each child currently in the foster care system as of March 1st. Local leaders and…
As we begin the month of April, you might see people wearing blue and notice pinwheels scattered all around. That’s because April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. As the national symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Month, a…
The Long Beach Police Department patrol cars will now have more than just blue lights. For the month of April, Long Beach patrol cars will be decked out in blue ribbons. April marks ‘Child Abuse Prevention Month’ and to kick…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. South Mississippi Child’s Advocacy Center is helping children tell their story. The “Time for Change” Campaign will take place starting April 1st and run throughout the entire month. On April 2nd, a police car…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. In Mississippi, the highest rate of confirmed abuse cases take place along the Gulf Coast. In 2016, 1,024 cases occurred in just the three coastal counties alone. South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center gives those…
There’s a powerful message behind the blue ribbons that are now tied on to police cars in Gulfport. They stand for protecting the rights of children who have been abused. In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, a group with…