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Throughout the year Journey Center participates in campaigns to highlight and bring awareness to issues around domestic violence and child abuse. 

April

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM) is a time to empower people through awareness and engagement and the impact of child abuse.

Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM) 2024 Toolkit

  • Learn about Journey Center services; what child abuse is, what warning signs to look for, and how to help; learn about ACEs and Protective Factors, and find information to share with your communities and networks.

Child Abuse Prevention Month - 2024 Calendar

  • Take a look at what’s happening throughout April and who you can get involved.

Join Journey Center for our CAPM 2024 Week of Action

  • Message Monday: Write a message of support to a young person who has experienced abuse.

  • Let’s Talk Tuesday: Join Journey Center every Tuesday throughout April, and have an intentional conversation with one person you know about child abuse.

  • Ohio Wears Blue Day: Share your images on social media and tag Journey Center to show off your blue Outfit of the Day.

  • Dynamics of Family Violence - Impact on Children Training: This 1-hour, online training will discuss the impact violence has on children with of focus on ACEs and Domestic Violence Protective Factors.

  • CAPM 2024 Day of Giving: Show your support, compassion, and generosity for those who have experienced child abuse and domestic violence by donating.

Use Journey Center’s Shareable Social Media Images

Download and share Journey Center’s Social Media Banners

#CAPMcle #CAPmonth #ChildAbusePreventionMonth

January

January is Notational Stalking Awareness Month (NSAM)! NSAM is an annual call to action to recognize and respond to the serious crime of stalking- join Journey Center and advocates across the nation as we bring attention and awareness to this important issue.

February

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM)! TDVAM raises awareness about the issue of teen dating violence. This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop abuse before it starts.

October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)! DVAM raises awareness about the issue of domestic violence. This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education; it is a time to create awareness about domestic violence, the importance of healthy relationships, and learn ways to help those we love. 

Connect with us

Stay tuned for more information on ways you can help spread education and awareness around these important issues!

Community Partner Events: Journey in the Community

Fair Housing: Understanding the Basics
Wednesday, April 24: 6:00 - 7:30p
Shaker Heights Public Library

Pride in the CLE
Saturday, June 1, 11:00a - 6:00p
Mall B & C