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/
eSANE Training Series: Understanding the Nexus of Violence and the Science of Addiction
This training will help provers better understand the role that substance use plays for survivors of violence and provide real tools for policy, practice, and organizational culture. Trainer: Christina Love (she/her) – Indigenous Storyteller, Survivor, Multi-Level Advocate
Cultural Competency and Diversity in Fatherhood
Understand cultural competency and how it can enhance father engagement and support. Presented by Jillian Baker, The Center for Parent and Teen Communication.
Fatherhood and Family Resilience
Understand the role of fathers play in promoting resilience within the family unit. Presented by D. L. Pos Ryant, Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization
eSANE Training Series: History of the Movement to End Gender and Race-Based Violence: Moving Beyond Crisis to Healing
This session will delve into the intertwined history of genocide, colonization, assimilation, and the anti-violence movement. Participants will gain insights into how gender-based and race-based oppression intersect, contributing to heightened levels of victimization and lethality within marginalized communities. Trainer: Christina Love (she/her) – Indigenous Storyteller, Survivor, Multi-Level Advocate
2024 Legislative Session Recap
The discussion will focus on CPCM policy initiatives, the CDC ACEs prevention framework, and 2024 legislative wins related to child welfare including but not limited to the 4% cost of living increase, policing the internet, artificial intelligence, children accessing pornography, as well as big changes in school funding and prioritizing teacher salaries. Presented by Senator Helene Duhamel, CPCM Advisory Board Member and Chrissie Young, Director, CPCM
Paternal Inclusion: Benefits to Maternal & Infant Health
Learn the Importance of fathers’ involvement in maternal health issues. Presented by Joel Austin, Daddy University.
