The Center for Children & Families hosted "Stand for Hope Together" to mark
National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.
The event featured Mayor Friday Ellis of Monroe, Mayor Staci Mitchell of West Monroe, Mayor Gerald Brown of Richwood, and Mayor Matt Talbert of Sterlington, as they present a joint mayoral proclamation, officially declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
The event will also honored outstanding community members who have devoted their lives to protecting children, supporting families, and working to prevent child abuse.
“Together, we can stand for hope in three powerful ways,” said Chris Ramsey, chief operating officer at The Center for Children & Families. “We can learn to recognize the signs of abuse and understand how to report it, we can volunteer as child advocates with the CASA program, and we can give generously to ensure the essential services provided by The Center continue to make a lasting impact.”
A release from the Center for Children and Families explains that April is a time to reflect on the critical need for vigilance and action in preventing child abuse.