Pinwheels signifying the vision for children to grow up happy were placed by Sheriff’s detectives and Department of Children’s Services employees to kick off National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April.
Blue pinwheels will be displayed all month at the Sheriff’s Office entrance at 940 New Salem Highway, said Sheriff’s Detective Sgt. Amanda McPherson.
“The pinwheels represent childlike whimsy and lightheartedness and the vision for a world where all children can grow up happy, healthy and prepared to succeed,” McPherson said.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month is dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse.
Information about community services for abused children and prevention may be found at the Child Advocacy Center of Rutherford and Cannon counties website.
Prevent Child Abuse America launched the Pinwheels for Prevention® campaign in 2008. People respond positively to the pinwheels’ childlike whimsy and lightheartedness for children to be supported by their families and communities.
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