Pinwheels for Prevention

Child Abuse Prevention Month 2011

We kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month statewide with a proclamation from Governor Otter on March 30th. The proclamation, like a similar resolution passed by the Legislature, turns our attention to the dangers of shaking a baby, that is completely preventable and that there is good work going on to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome. Watch a video of the signing: and read the proclamation.

Governor Otter Proclamation Signing

Rep Jaquet and Block with Brandi Whaley

Brandi and Dr. Mike Sexton St. Lukes Childrens Hospital

Some news coverage of Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities around the state:

Pinwheels for a good cause

Clicky Chicks of Southern Idaho/

Protect the children MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE

And here's a little on kekeluv, the DJ from 103.3 in Boise who is fasting while broadcasting from a billboard in downtown Boise. My family went down to see him yesterday since we were listening to him on the radio and trying to figure out how you live on a billboard for a week. Fasting is difficult but he is keeping up a good front as he broadcasts on the radio. This video at least gives you a little sense--although day 1 was easier than later days. There's definitely a lot of talk going on about this. We planted a pinwheel garden around the base of the billboard on Tuesday afternoon.

Helpful tools for planning prevention activities in April and throughout the year

A statewide project looking out for Moms and babies:

A national resource for prevention information and products for CAP month

The Idaho Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics

30 Ways to Strengthen Families During National Clild Abouse Prevention Month

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