Support the effort to end child maltreatment in April by:
- Promote and attend the Ray of Hope event.
- Schedule a Adverse Childhood Experiences training for your organization or community.
- Share, follow, and like CPCM’s graphics on ending online child abuse on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
South Dakota Wear Blue Day to Prevent Child Abuse
2025 Date TBD:
Wear blue! Join us in sharing your support, by wearing blue on April 2 and sharing an image on social media.
Ray of Hope: Child Abuse Prevention Event
April 15: Ray of Hope event
Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) invites you to join us in commemorating this important month by raising awareness of how we can help our fellow South Dakotans know about, respond to, and prevent child maltreatment.
Legal Workshop
April 3: Legal Workshop
The 4th Annual Legal Workshop is sponsored by the South Dakota Unified Judicial System Court Improvement Program. CPCM and the University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law are partner organizations for this event. This is a free learning opportunity, to be held at the Muenster University Center in Vermillion.
Court Improvement Program Training
April 2025 Date TBD:
Join us for our April session of the Court Improvement Program.
Partner Event: Henry’s Run
2025 Date TBD: Henry’s Run
To raise awareness and funds for child abuse prevention. All proceeds benefit Sanford Children’s Child’s Voice, a South Dakota Children’s Advocacy Center.
Partner Event: April Learning Series
2025 TBD: Children’s Home Society Learning Series
Training offered by Children’s Home Society of SD.
2025 Graphics and Templates:
Check back later for updates.
Social Media Follow and Share:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SDCPCM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdcpcm/
South Dakota Resources:
https://dss.sd.gov/childprotection/nationalchildabuse.aspx
National Resources:
https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/
2023 Legislative Update
Presented by Senator Tim Reed and Representative Taylor Rehfeldt.
Civil vs Criminal Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
Presented by Colleen Moran in conjunction with SD State Bar.
Increased Risk of Maltreatment for Children with Disabilities
Child abuse, maltreatment, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are serious public health concerns that can have long-term impacts on health, opportunity, and well-being. This presentation will provide a brief introduction to the work of CPCM and the SD Center for Disabilities, and discuss the increased risk of maltreatment for children with disabilities. Presented by Kyla Krogman-Glirbas, Center for Disabilities and Darla Biel, Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment.
Situational Awareness
Presented by Scott Sheldon, SD Unified Judicial System.
Independent Living and Young Voices
Presented by Eric Grover, SD Department of Social Services.
Preparing a Child Witness for Court
Presented by Lara Roetzel, SD Network Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault.
