Fort Bragg Joins Cumberland County to Break the Chain of Child Abuse
Breaking the Chain of Child Abuse ceremony held Friday
The Child Advocacy Center teamed up with Cumberland County’s Child Abuse Professionals, students from Cumberland County and Fort Bragg Schools, and dignitaries representing Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, and the greater state of North Carolina to proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Hundreds gathered at the Crown Exposition Center in Fayetteville on Friday for the “Breaking the Chain of Child Abuse” ceremony that highlighted speakers from both the Fort Bragg and Fayetteville communities and performances by students to increase awareness of and support against child abuse. Child abuse is known to increase the likelihood of criminal behavior, substance abuse, and health problems in abused children. Statistics also show that a …
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Julie Donahue
11:56 am on Saturday, March 24, 2012
Kudos to Fort Bragg & all of Fayetteville for helping 'Break the Chain' & proclaiming 'April' as 'Child Abuse Prevention Month'. In 1 year alone, 1,000 Adult Domestic Violence cases went thru our court system. Breaking the chain now, starting with our children, will lead to less Adult Domestic Violence. We need to help these children. Be aware & treat these children. God know's they do not … more ›