“We are excited that 19 local agencies are partnering for the international “19 Days of Activism for the Prevention of Violence Against Children and Youth,” announced Sharon De Boer, executive director of the Child Advocacy Centers in Rutherford and Cannon Counties.
The Women’s World Summit Foundation is sponsoring the fourth annual “19 Days of Activism for the Prevention of Abuse and Violence Against Children and Youth.” This worldwide event happens every year from November 1-19. This is the second year that organizations in Rutherford and Cannon Counties have been partners in the international event.
“The theme of the 2014 “19 Days of Activism” is addiction and substance abuse and the impact on children and youth,” continued De Boer.
Amanda Pruitt is the Child Advocacy Center’s Drug Endangered Children Coordinator. Pruitt works with children who are impacted by their parent’s abuse of alcohol and drugs. She helps children and families cope with addiction issues. Services include alcohol and drug education, relapse prevention, anger management, parenting skills, communication skills, and stress management.
During the 19 Days of Activism, the Child Advocacy Center and their community partners have two goals. The first goal is that the organizations that serve child abuse victims will be sponsoring 19 press releases every day for 19 days to educate our community about child abuse, the impact of substance abuse on children and youth, and the resources that are available to assist children and families.
The 19 Partner Agencies are:
CADCOR
CASA
Centerstone
Child Advocacy Center
Department of Children’s Services
Domestic Violence Program
Exchange Club Family Center
The Guidance Center
Kids on the Block
Kymari House
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