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April 3 declared Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Day

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April 3, 2024

www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-04-03 22:15:44

SUMMARY: Local court leaders declared Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Day at a park event filled with music, food, and fellowship. The message highlighted the important role of being a superhero for every child in the community. Mayor Todd Jordan of Tupelo supported local agencies fighting against child abuse by providing a proclamation. Court officials emphasized the high number of cases in Lee County related to parents with substance abuse issues leading to neglect of their children. A Stop the Hurt conference at IC on their Bon campus is open to those interested in learning more about prevention efforts.

City and county leaders met at Fair Park in Tupelo to declare April 3 as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Day.

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www.youtube.com – WJTV 12 News – 2024-04-30 10:23:19

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