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April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child Abuse Prevention Month is an annual opportunity to raise awareness about issues surrounding child abuse and neglect and engage community members in the ongoing effort to keep children safe. Learn more and access prevention materials, including a resource guide, tip sheets and activity calendar at the website of the Child Welfare Information Gateway, a partner with National CASA in the prevention of child abuse.

National CASA Launches "Keeping the Promise" Campaign

National Study Reports Decline in Rate of Child Maltreatment

A new federal study documents a dramatic decrease in incidents of serious child abuse, especially sexual abuse. The new study is based on information from more than 10,700 "sentinels"—such as child welfare workers, police officers, teachers, health care professionals and day care workers—in 122 counties across the country. Read the Associated Press article and National CASA CEO Michael Piraino's statement on the findings.

National CASA Awards Nearly $1 Million in Grants to CASA/GAL Programs

Funding from Jewelers for Children and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention enabled National CASA to provide nearly $1 million in grants to 63 CASA/GAL programs across the country. Grants ranging from $5,000–$20,000 will fund the programs' efforts to train and support volunteers, and, ultimately, help more abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes. Read more about the National CASA Grants Program.

 Judge Hatchett Will Keynote 2010 National CASA Conference in April

National CASA spokesperson and child welfare activist Judge Glenda Hatchett will open the 29th Annual National CASA Conference, being held April 16-19, 2010, in Atlanta, GA. Judge Hatchett is a nationally recognized authority on juvenile issues known for her award-winning television series Judge Hatchett and her book Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say!   The theme of the 2010 conference is "Spring into Action." In workshops and general sessions, and through networking with colleagues and peers from across the country, conference attendees will gain the skills, knowledge and inspiration necessary to go home ready to spring into action in pursuit of the best interests of abused and neglected children. Learn more and register online now.

Video: Judge Hatchett Addresses the 2003 Conference

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