April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. To help spread awareness about this important issue, South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center is placing blue ribbons and pinwheels throughout South Mississippi.…
According to the National Children’s Alliance, nearly 700,000 children are abused in the United States each year. April is ‘Child Abuse Awareness Month’ and the experts want to shine a light on the growing issue. Here on the Mississippi Gulf…
The City of Gulfport will be speckled in blue ribbons. That’s because the members of the South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center is putting boots on the ground to raise awareness of child abuse and what we can do to prevent…
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…
Harrison County is home to the most child abuse and neglect cases in the state. This year’s number of cases is expected to top those reported in 2017. News 25’s Toni Miles takes us to the Island View Casino in…
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…
The Child Advocacy Center in Gulfport aims to offer a glimpse of hope in the midst of darkness for children and families dealing with child abuse. The center is currently in the process of transforming its office into a winter…
The South Mississippi Child Advocacy Center located in Gulfport has served the Gulf Coast since 1988. The center works closely with law enforcement, district attorney offices, and the Department of Human Services by providing forensic interviews in all cases involving…