Proclaiming April as Child Abuse Awareness Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports developed by this collaboration can help parents, other caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families. Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.) empowers abuse children to not feel afraid of the world in which they live. This past year, our chapter rode 76,629 miles to support children both locally and across the State. We also stood by our B.A.C.A. kids in court 57 times, ensuring they never faced their journey alone. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to recognize the vital role families and communities play in protecting children. Childhood well-being is a shared responsibility, and each year, thousands of cases of child abuse and neglect are reported in our community. But there’s hope, child abuse is 100% preventable! By working together to build strong, safe, and healthy families, we can create a brighter future for our children and our entire community. When we prevent abuse, we empower generations to thrive. Independent evaluations conducted by professionals in the field have shown that children who receive B.A.C.A. support experience meaningful, measurable benefits, including:
- Increased feelings of safety
-Improved self-confidence
- Empowerment to testify- Reduced feelings of guilt
- Better communication- Diminished regressive behaviors
- Decreased negative behaviors
- A sense of belonging and acceptance
These outcomes are why we do this work: B.A.C.A. makes a difference.