04/08/2026
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Knowing the scale of child maltreatment is essential to grasp why National Child Abuse Prevention Month is more than symbolic—it’s a national call to action. Each year, hundreds of thousands of children suffer from abuse and neglect in the U.S., leaving lasting effects on their mental, physical, and emotional health. One of the most revealing Child Abuse Prevention Month statistics from 2024 shows that 372,613 children received support from Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) across the country, highlighting the continued demand for trauma-informed care and intervention services.