For every month of the year there is something that is celebrated or acknowledged; some of these causes are more well known than others. However in the social worker realm one of April's hallmarks is raising the awareness of child abuse prevention.
If this is news to you, don't be alarmed- you're likely not alone. Like most Americans who shun the idea of educating children on sex education often adults and children are unequipped regarding the topic of child sexual abuse as well! Considering knowledge is power; those who are unaware in this context put power in the hands of perpetrators. Hence the reason for raising awareness!
Child abuse prevention is supported by the symbol of a pin-wheel. Have you played with one or seen one before? A pinwheel in itself illustrates childhood- to be young and free without the stresses of the world; that's what the pin-wheel symbolizes. It also symbolizes life as a gentle breeze or breath; both of which are revitalizing in context- hence an ever going motion. For children whose lives have been jaded and innocence have been stolen; the pinwheels carry their story and remind us to not allow their story to be in vain; that instead we carry their breath and a potion of their burden and trauma to push forward with voices to create change through awareness.
Join me in the movement! Support the pinwheel! Tell someone about this issue; sexual abuse is only taboo if we allow it to be! Educate a peer, a parent, a co-worker or otherwise about how they can prevent child abuse and keep their loved ones from being at risk!
Www.georgiacenterforchildadvocacy.org
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