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

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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…

Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center Is Raising Child Abuse Awareness

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Every year, more than 3.6 million referrals are made to child protection agencies involving more than 6.6 million children. The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. The Pike Regional Child Advocacy Center is raising awareness about the impact child abuse has in the area. The awareness includes pinwheels that popping up around Troy. Each one represents a…