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Linking Arms for Child Abuse Prevention

April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, an effort to raise public awareness about and take a stand against child abuse and neglect. It is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities who work together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families through positive childhood experiences. At ACT, we know that to reach every Alaskan, our relationship with partners across the state is our biggest asset.

That’s why this April, we want to give you the tools you need to help spread the word on Child Abuse Prevention Month.

COMMUNICATION TOOLS FOR SPREADING THE WORD ON PREVENTION

Social Media Toolkit

Thank you to those who utilized our social media kit this passed April!

Each year, ACT releases a toolkit of materials (including sample communication pieces, suggestions for outreach, and advocacy opportunities). Whether you use the tools in their entirety, in part, or simply for inspiration, we at Alaska Children’s Trust are here to help. If you need assistance, please contact ACT Director of Communications Kaila Pfister here or call 907-248-7378.

You can also access the social media pieces in Google Drive here or in Canva here (where you can personalize them with your colors or brand logo).

April 5, 2024 was Go Blue Day!

Thank you, partners, for helping us spread the word and raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month by joining us for Go Blue Day 2024. Throughout the state, Alaskans wore blue, painted their nails, used food coloring to make food blue, made signs, and got greative with their blue ideas.

Missed it? Next year, join the blue day of awareness on the first Friday in April. Then, let the world know. Post on social media and tag #gobluedayAK on Facebook, Instagram, or X to be featured on the Alaska Children’s Trust page.

Here are some ideas for you to support Go Blue Day:

  • Most importantly, wear blue on the first Friday in April. Take a selfie and post it on Facebook, Instagram, or X using #GoBlueDayAK

  • Send an email to everyone at work and friends and family, encouraging them to wear blue.

  • Hang up posters at work or in the community.

Prevention Month Materials

Each year, ACT distributes materials for prevention month free to our partners across Alaska. Here are some of the materials we distributed in April 2024.