What
Prevent Child Abuse Nevada (PCA-NV), an initiative of the Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy at UNLV (NICRP), is working in partnership with various state and local organizations to mark Children's Week at the Nevada Legislature.
When
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 10 a.m.
News conference and "Pinwheels for Prevention" event
Speakers include
- Amanda Haboush, of NICRP and Prevent Child Abuse Nevada
- Sonya Horsford, UNLV Lincy Institute
- Keia Guia, Million March Against Child Abuse
- Dee Klymman, Shaken Baby Syndrome
- Ollie Hernandez, Washoe Advocates for Youth Council Uplift Program
Where
Outside the Nevada Legislative buildings
401 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701
Details
PCA-NV and community partners will place pinwheels on the lawn of the Nevada legislative building to create awareness that child abuse and neglect are serious problems. The pinwheels also represent every child's right to a healthy, happy and full life.
Statewide there were more than 3,500 cases of child abuse and neglect reported as of 2012 according to the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services. Children's advocates across Nevada are calling on federal, state, and local policy makers to offer support for programs that ensure the well being of Nevada's children.
PCA-NV has recently become the state's fully chartered chapter of the national organization Prevent Child Abuse America.
PCA-NV in collaboration with private and public agencies raises awareness among voters and political candidates regarding the issues Nevada's children face. Among these issues include access to early care and learning and after-school programs, poverty, child abuse and neglect and adequate health care. The organization encourages residents, the community, and government to invest in kids.
