October is Child Abuse Awareness Month

Kids Shouldn't Have to Live With Abuse

Each October Children's Aid Societies partner with other agencies in Ontario to participate in a province-wide Purple Ribbon Campaign to raise awareness on the prevention of child abuse and negelct.

Everyone has a legal and moral duty to report child abuse. Not only is everyone required to report known incidents of abuse, but also cases of suspected abuse.  CAS relies on the community to be the voice for those children who are unable to speak up for themselves. [Source]

If you know or suspect a child is in need of protection contact your nearest CAS right away.  Someone will answer your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Your call can remain anonymous.  Click here for a listing of Ontario Children's Aid Societies.