Press Release

Utah County Child Abuse Prevention
UCCAP Chair: Shanna Hamilton
550 N University Ave.
Young Card Room 308, Provo City Library
1:30 pm second Tuesday of each month
801-851-8504

Child Abuse Prevention Month
For Immediate Release

Parents can breath a little easier now, knowing that organizations like Utah County Child Abuse Prevention Team, are helping to make the city safer for their children. The UCCAP Team cooridinates efforts to prevent and respond to child abuse. It also promotes public awearness of child abuse and neglect and the recourses available for treatment and prevention. Memebers are employees of government agencies as well as private individuals.

April is Child Abuse Prevention month and the UCCAP is in full swing with 3 events to get the public involved. The annual Blue Ribbon Day at the Provo Towne Center will be held on April 11 and is open to all who wish to attend and learn more. The UCCAP will be holding a luncheon to honor the winners of the "Child Advocate of the Year" award on April 14.

Last but not least is the 5k Fun Run/Walk & Kids Walk, which will be held on April 25, begining at 9 a.m.
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