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Do Something Blue for Child Abuse/Prevention Awareness 

April is always quite eventful & “event full” month for our community, which sees Colonial CASA in heightened ways.  April is National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.  In recognition of this national movement, and with reference to its blue ribbon, the symbol of this national effort, Colonial CASA launches a “Do Something Blue” campaign each year.  Wear the blue ribbon and support Colonial CASA’s mission of safety and permanence for all children! 

The intent of Do Something Blue is to increase community awareness of the realities of child abuse and neglect in Williamsburg, York, and James City Counties, and to promote the work that Colonial CASA and its Advocates are doing in response to this crisis and the needs of child victims.  During the month of April, Colonial CASA has asked local citizens to “Do Something Blue” – to wear a blue ribbon, to promote awareness within the schools, the business and religious sectors, and amongst community service organizations.  Events have included:  Coins for CASA, Blue Businesses, Blue Mondays, Wine on Wednesday, and our signature “A Blue Elephant Affair”.

Colonial CASA extends its thanks to the Greater Williamsburg community for paying attention. Colonial CASA’s vision is to spend a month educating and activating the community, doing something to help the fight against the ever-present child abuse crisis.  It is easy to stand against the issues in talk and thought.  It shows the measure of a community when they do – when all are engaged in deed.  In April, this community “does”, and Colonial CASA is very glad to have you all aboard.

Mayor Proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month 

Mayor Clyde Haulman has proclaimed April 2011 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness month. Last year in Virginia, 6234 children were victims of abuse and neglect and 44 died from their injuries.  Colonial CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) provides a voice for abused and neglected children in Williamsburg, James City County, Poquoson, and York County.  Shown here:  Mayor Haulman and Lisa Gibson.

 

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