Recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month Digital Resources

Campaign Materials Guide

• CAP Month Campaign Materials Guide  – Download the CAP Month Campaign Materials Guide for an overview of all the available materials and how to use them in your public awareness efforts!

Press Release

• “Child Abuse Prevention Month is a Time for North Carolina to Grow a Better Tomorrow Because Together, We Can Prevent Child Abuse“ – English

• El Mes de la Prevención del Abuso Infantil es el momento en que Carolina del Norte puede sembrar un mejor mañana Porque juntos podemos prevenir el abuso infantil – Spanish

Talking Points

• Child Abuse Prevention Month 2022 Talking Points – English
• Mes de la prevención del abuso infantil 2022 Ejemplos de puntos de conversación  – Spanish

Campaign Graphics

• Website Banners
• Email Signatures
• Google Ads
• Zoom & Teams Virtual Background
• Infographic

Email Blasts

• Sample Email Blasts

Social Media Toolkit

• CAP Month 2022 Social Media Calendar – Excel Doc (English & Spanish) 
• CAP Month 2022 Graphics:
  • Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn Graphics – English (1200×628)
  • Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn Graphics – Spanish (1200×628)
  • Instagram Graphics – English (1080×1080)
  • Instagram Graphics – Spanish (1080×1080)
  • Social Media Cover & Profile Photos
  • Social Media Videos – English (MP4)
  • Social Media Video – Spanish (MP4)
  • Social Media Gifs
  • Social Media Stories Graphics (1080×1920)
• *Feel free to add your own logo but please do not cover or altar any Prevent Child Abuse America or Prevent Child Abuse NC logos.

Flyer & Poster Files

• Flyer – English
• Flyer – Spanish
• Poster

Proclamation Resources

• Sample Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
• Toolkit: How to Request a Proclamation in Your City / County
• NC Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims April 2022 Child Abuse Prevention Month

Public Service Announcements

• Pre-Recorded Public Service Announcements

Photo & Consent Photo, Video, Story Form

• Photo & Video Consent Release – English
• Photo & Video Consent Release – Spanish

#BeAConnection Social Media Campaign

Join the #BeAConnection Social Media Campaign to amplify the role all adults play in building safe, stable, nurturing environments for children.

To participate:

1. Obtain a #BeAConnection sign (Spanish version here).
   1. No printer? That’s okay! You can either request a pre-printed sign in English or Spanish or participate without the sign.
2. Record a 10-30 second video (with a #BeAConnection sign, if possible). 
   1. In your video, complete the prompt: “April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and I can #BeAConnection by ____________.” Want more ideas? Explore our suggested #BeAConnection Campaign Prompts and Caption Ideas (Spanish version here).
   2. Note: You can take a photo if you prefer, but videos receive much higher engagement than photos.
3. Share the video (or photo) on social media with the hashtag #BeAConnection.
   1. Share the video (or photo) on your agency’s or community group’s social media channels, as well as your personal channels.
   2. We encourage you to share your video on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and/or TikTok.

Pinwheels for Prevention® 2022

Prevent Child Abuse NC (PCANC) will not be selling Pinwheels for Prevention® in our online store this year. This is due, in part, to significantly increased costs, international shipping delays, and ongoing challenges inflicted by COVID-19. We will, however, continue carry the Pinwheels for Prevention image throughout the Child Abuse Prevention Month campaign.

While PCANC will not be selling pinwheels in the PCANC online store, you can place an order for pinwheels by filling out this form to order a carton of 240 pinwheels at the discounted price of ~$130 per carton. Once you submit the form, PCANC will send the information to the pinwheel vendor who will contact you directly for payment and confirmation. PCANC will not manage the orders once we submit the form. The PCAA pinwheel vendor will be your main point of contact for all payment, shipping, and other order information once you submit your payment to them.

We invite you to join us in recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAP Month) in unique ways this April and still incorporating the image of the pinwheel in a few unique ways!

• Visit our online store to order Child Abuse Prevention Month yard signs, parenting brochures, as well as Pinwheels for Prevention and #BeAconnection clothing and Merchandise.
• Chalk up your agency sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways with your interpretation of caring connections (ie. smiling faces, happy families, friendship, and other positive symbols) with the following messages:
  – April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
  – You can #BeAConnection
  – #BeAConnection for one another!
  – We’re growing better together!
  – Together, we CAN Prevent Child Abuse!
  – Growing a better tomorrow, together! 
• Download the Make a Pinwheel Activity for Children.
• Download the Pinwheel Coloring Sheets.
• Submit local CAP Month proclamations.
• Share CAP Month Social Media posts throughout April.
• Write and distribute press releases, blog posts, and op-eds with guidance from our sample materials.
• Register for the statewide prevention webinar “Ensuring Strong Foundations for Children | Learn the Basics & Take Action” on Wednesday, April 20.
• Participate in the online activities including the #BeAConnection Campaign and Wear Blue Day on Friday, April 1.
• Use any pinwheels you still have on hand from previous years to plant a pinwheel garden.

School counselors across North Carolina play a critical role in supporting safe, stable, nurturing childhoods! Your daily activities and interactions with students provide essential protective factors and hope for the children and families you serve. This toolkit offers ways to get involved with resources and information customized for school counselors interested in recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month 2022 with their school community.

School Counselor Resource Guide

North Carolina faith communities lift people up and keep families strong! This helps build the safe, stable, nurturing experiences and environments children need to thrive. Your acts of service and community outreach provide essential protective factors and hope to the children, families and communities you serve. That’s why Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina (PCANC) invites your faith community to help grow a better tomorrow for every child in your community. This toolkit offers ways to get involved with resources and information customized for faith communities interested in recognizing CAP Month 2022.

Faith Communities Resource Guide

Early Care and Education Providers Help Build Strong Foundations for NC’s Children

Early care and education (ECE) providers across North Carolina play a critical role in supporting safe, stable, nurturing childhoods! Your daily activities and interactions with children provide essential protective factors and hope for the children and families you serve. As I’m sure you know, ECE plays a critical role in creating safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments to prevent child maltreatment and strengthen families. This toolkit offers ways to get involved with resources and information customized for ECE providers interested in recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month 2022.

Early Care & Education Providers Resource Guide

COVID-19 Resources:

• In partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, we developed a COVID-19 Parent & Caregiver Guide with an accompanying COVID-19 Social Media Toolkit for agencies across the state to share resources with families.

Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment:

• We also adapted resources on how community members play a role in recognizing and reporting suspicions of child abuse and neglect.
• Take the free, online training: Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment

About Prevention: 

• Learn about the Protective Factors and why Connections Matter in building safe, stable, nurturing environments where children can thrive.

For Pediatricians: 

• View our Pediatrician Mailer on ACEs with more information for pediatricians on ACEs, the Protective Factors, and resources for your work.

Advocate:

• Learn about Prevent Child Abuse NC’s policy priorities and visit our Policy Action Center to to see our latest alerts, look up your elected officials, and read more about our policy work.