child advocacy

Hundreds of child abuse cases reported in Dallas Co. in 2024

From the West Alabama Newsroom– April is child abuse prevention month — and advocates are trying to raise awareness about the issue of child abuse and prevention. The Dallas County community gathered in support of the Central Alabama Regional Child Advocacy Center. They planted pinwheels along the gate outside the center. Each pinwheel represents an abused child. “And they’ll stay…

Safe Harbor Recognizes Child Abuse Awareness Month

April is Child Abuse Awareness month, a month set aside to remember the youngest victims who may not be able to help themselves. The child advocacy center in Greenville, Safe Harbor,  hosted a balloon release in front of the Lowndes County Courthouse to recognize the day. Child abuse crimes are often thought of as the worst there are, and District Attorney Charlotte…