Support the effort to end child maltreatment in April by:
- Participate in Wear Blue Day.
- Attend the ECCS or CIP monthly training session.
- Download and customize graphics and templates for social media and email.
- Refresh your knowledge with the Recognizing and Reporting Child Maltreatment online course.
South Dakota Wear Blue Day to Prevent Child Abuse
Date TBD
Wear blue! Join us in sharing your support, by wearing blue on April 4 and sharing an image on social media.
Court Improvement Program Training
April 29: Trauma-Informed Legal Practice
Partner Event: 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.
2025 Graphics and Templates:
Download zip file of graphics and templates.
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/
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.
Overview of Brackeen v Haaland
Presented by Sheldon Spotted Elk and Jack Trope, Casey Family Programs.
Multidiscplinary Teams
Multidiscplinary Teams Presenters: Brittany Novotny, Children’s Advocacy Centers [...]
Huron Safety Plan Project
Presented by Dawn Johnson, Regional Manager for Child Protection Services, Department of Social Services and Winter Hendrickson, Foster Parent.
Legislative Update
Presented by Carrie Sanderson, Director, Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment.
