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Goose Creek Mayor Declares April “Child Abuse Prevention Month”

Jane Pulling (Board Member, Children’s Trust of South Carolina) and Mayor Michael Heitzler
Jane Pulling (Board Member, Children’s Trust of South Carolina) and Mayor Michael Heitzler

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Goose Creek Mayor Michael Heitzler signed a proclamation declaring the month of April, “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in the City of Goose Creek.

Mayor Heitzler met with representatives of Children’s Trust of South Carolina to sign the proclamation.

In South Carolina approximately 15,384 reports of child maltreatment were substantiated by the Department of Social Services in fiscal year 2013-2014.

All children have the right to feel safe in their own homes and to be provided every opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

For more information on child abuse prevention visit www.scchildren.org.

Nikki Gaskins Campbell
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