April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983.
"[3] The World Health Organization (WHO) defines child abuse and child maltreatment as "all forms of physical and/or emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment or commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual or potential harm to the child's health, survival, development or dignity in the context of a relationship of responsibility, trust or power.
[5][6] The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) states that for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, communities should rededicate themselves to being supportive of families, and play an active role in preventing child abuse and neglect as well as taking positive action to promote child and family well-being.
The majority of child abuse cases result from conditions that can be prevented through community programs, systems, support and interventions.
[9] April has been designated Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States since 1983.