A Poem for April- Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child Abuse Prevention
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
She sits in her room and cries herself to sleep
Her father yells-she better not make a peep
All too often this is the story that is never told
It needs to stop so history doesn’t repeat itself when she gets old
Whether it is physical, verbal, or sexual, the statistics are there
We can all make a positive difference if we truly care
Take a deep breath, a step back, a break
Before you harm a child and make an enormous mistake
The wounds may heal over time but the scars remain
Children don’t easily forget all of the agony and pain
They become anxious, nervous, and depressed
They will have trouble calming down and being able to rest
Parents will wonder why their child is out of control
They’ll put even more pressure on and begin to scold
That child will begin to resent and even hate
Abuse is something we truly need to eliminate
If you have a child, or you’re in a relationship with someone who does
Show that child love, compassion, and what it means to hope and dream…..because
If you don’t
Your child won’t
Abuse is a vicious cycle that’s hard to break
Be the one to make the change and don’t make the same mistake
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- Preventing Child Abuse & Neglect
This page contains resources to help parents and communities understand and meet children's needs and protect them from harm. Includes information on child abuse and neglect prevention, risk and protective factors, recognizing and reporting abuse
