Last modified Thu., April 05, 2007 - 12:27 PM
Originally created Thursday, April 5, 2007

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

From the Fleet and Family Support Center

Rebecca Kruck Children from the NAS Jax Child Development Center went on a walk Monday to promote Chld Abuse Prevention Month. The CDC and Fleet and Family Support Center have teamed up for several events this month including a What a Difference a Dad Makes Workshop today and a carnival April 21.
Special walk Photo by MC2(SW/AW)

The month of April is designated nationally and throughout the Navy as Child Abuse Prevention Month. A variety of activities to promote awareness and educational opportunities for service members and their families will be offered by the NAS Jax Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department and the Child Development Center (CDC) throughout the month. All personnel are invited to stop by the FFSC lobby to pick up educational and informational materials on children and parenting.

The FFSC is offering general military training (GMT) to all commands on child abuse awareness. This GMT is available throughout the year. Call Sandy Jones at 542-2766, Ext. 115 to schedule a class.

The following classes and events are planned in April:

April 17, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Discipline that Builds Cooperation (Brown bag lunch)

NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Chip Dobson signs a proclamation announcing the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Victim Intervention Month. From left, Sandy Jones, Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) educator, Carolyne McCorvey, FFSC director, and Myrna Wilson, a family advocacy representative, look on during the signing.
Photo by MC2(SW/AW) Rebecca Kruck

April 21, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. - The Youth Activities Center is sponsoring their annual spring carnival at the Navy Exchange parking lot.
April 23, 9-11 a.m. - What about the Kids? (The impact of domestic violence on children)

The CDC is also seeking male volunteers to read a story to the CDC children throughout the month of April. The reading time is each day at 9 a.m. The book will be provided. If you would like to sign up, call Ardith Lamm at 542-2766, Ext. 113.