The Media
The prevention of child abuse and neglect of course demands broad community involvement.
You are in a powerful position to foster individual and community-wide action by routinely shining a light on local success.
What can you do?
Share individual success stories of community support for families.
Show your audience that people just like them are helping to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Feature efforts that offer members of the general public with practical examples of how to take action.
Donate air time and production for PSAs, or have an on-air personality champion a cause.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Report responsibly.
The CDC offers these guidelines on covering child abuse and neglect in the media.
Become a media sponsor in support of events that help keep kids safe, healthy and nurtured.
Promote ways people can get involved in the community to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Even a quick on-air mention can give listeners, readers, or viewers an idea of how they can help.