Hi Michigan Team, Please feel free to share these Child Abuse Prevention Month resources with anyone that can use them (schools, community organizations, etc)! https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/ <https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/preventionmonth/resources/> The good news is that we are now focusing on protective factors to prevent child abuse! Also in Michigan the Children's Trust Fund has local councils we can network with http://www.michigan.gov/ctf/0,4554,7-196-40188_75694---,00.html The following presents the 12 protective factors with the strongest evidence to date for victims of child abuse and neglect. Individual Level Sense of purpose Agency (self-efficacy) Self-regulation skills Relational skills Problem-solving skills Involvement in positive activities Relationship Level Parenting competencies Positive peers Parent or caregiver well-being Community Level Positive school environment Stable living situation Positive community environment (from https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/victimscan.pdf#page=1&view=Why%20focus%20on%20protective%20factors? ) Print copies of many resources are free, you can order more by calling. Have a great month! Mary Jo Mary Jo Vortkamp B.A., M.L.I.S. Manager and Children's Librarian Jefferson Branch of the Detroit Public Library 12350 E. Outer Drive 313-481-1761 Hours M & W 12-8 T, Th & S 10-6 Franklin Branch of the Detroit Public Library 13651 E. McNichols Under Construction [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.