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April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Village of Romeoville is participating in a nationwide initiative to raise awareness and support for preventing child abuse. The village will display pinwheels on the front lawn of the Village Hall and Police Department throughout April as part of the effort.
"The Village Hall and the Police Department will have a limited number of pinwheels for citizens who make a donation at the Police Department, which can then be added to those displayed on the front lawn."
Community involvement is emphasized as a core component in the fight against child abuse. Establishing communities dedicated to family support and services is vital for raising strong, healthy children. Increasing awareness is a significant step in this process.
"As part of the ongoing campaign, the Village of Romeoville is pleased to promote the national pinwheel symbol of prevention. The pinwheel was chosen for its positive association with children and its happy images of childhood. It represents our hope that every child will be raised in a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment."
The National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the pinwheel symbol serve as reminders of the communal responsibility to protect children and foster nurturing environments for their development.
