April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month


Child Abuse Prevention Month Webinar Series - April 2025

The Office of Child Abuse Prevention, The Child Abuse Prevention Center, California Training Institute and Safe & Sound present the 2025 Child Abuse Prevention Month annual webinar series.
Join us every Wednesday throughout April to learn how to incorporate this year’s theme, “It Takes a Village” into Statewide prevention initiatives. Register and mark your calendar today.

Five Teenagers smiling and holding their fist up to celebrate OCAP Child Abuse Prevention Month


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Kids' Art Contest 2026 "My Big Dream"

Calling all young artists! Children and youth across California are invited to participate in the statewide Kids Art Contest in celebration of Child Abuse Prevention Month. This year’s contest theme, “My BIG Dream,” encourages kids to share their hopes, dreams, and visions for a strong and safe future. Winning artwork will be featured statewide during April, with prizes including art supplies and a framed certificate. Submissions are due March 9, 2026. Click Here for the Flyer!

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