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Pinwheels for Prevention

Pinwheels for Prevention

Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV) is proud to introduce the pinwheel as a new symbol for child abuse prevention. This April, PCAV and many of its partners are planting pinwheel gardens in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. We invite you to visit Prevent Child Abuse Virginia's Pinwheels for Prevention display at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Henrico County during April. The display is included with regular admission and includes 3,000 pinwheels "planted" along a lake in the Children's Garden. Each pinwheel represents a child who has been served by our Healthy Families Virginia program during the last year in Central Virginia and Tidewater: www.lewisginter.org

We invite you to plant a pinwheel garden in your community this April: Plant one in your front yard honoring your children; at your church; or in front of a business or community building. Pinwheels may be purchased for $1 each by calling (804) 359-6166 ext. 309. All proceeds benefit Prevent Child Abuse Virginia.

The Blue Ribbon Campaign

In Virginia, the blue ribbon is a symbol of the need for everyone to be the best they can be when it comes to the well-being of children. Our blue ribbon campaign sends a positive message, for instance "Be a blue ribbon family" or "Make yours a blue ribbon community." The blue ribbon campaign is a memorial to the children who have been touched by abuse and neglect, but it also reminds us that everyone has a job to do to prevent the maltreatment of children. A complete description of the Blue Ribbon Campaign can be downloaded below.

Blue ribbons are often distributed attached to bookmarks, which can be copied from an original that can be downloaded below. Some organizations also distribute ribbons to be tied on car antennas or used as bows for door or window decorations. A dark royal blue color ribbon is usually used. For use with bookmarks, a 1/2" or 5/8" width cut into 7" segments works very well.

Blue Ribbon Blue ribbon pins are now available for purchase for $5 each. Please call (804) 359-6166 ext. 309 to order one today. All proceeds benefit Prevent Child Abuse Virginia.

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Downloadable Materials

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  1. Blue Ribbon Bookmarks
  2. Blue Ribbon Campaign Description
  3. 2008 Packet Contents
  4. Fact Sheet
  5. Moments in Virginia
  6. PSA
  7. Proclamation
  8. Survey
  9. Recognizing Child Abuse - Poster
  10. Prevention Works: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow - Poster
  11. Advice For New Moms and Dads
  12. Using Sign Language With Your Baby
  13. Hitting, Kicking, Biting
  14. Tantrums, Fussing and Whining
  15. Twelve Alternatives to Lashing Out at Your Child
  16. What Triggers Your Anger?
  17. What to Do When Baby Cries & Caregiver Agreement
  18. Eating Out With Kids: Restaurant Behavior
  19. Getting Baby On a Schedule
  20. Positive Communication With Your Kids (English)
  21. Positive Communication With Your Kids (Spanish)
  22. Surviving Toilet Training (English)
  23. Surviving Toilet Training (Spanish)
  24. Co-sleeping With Your Baby: Is it Safe?
  25. Sexual Abuse: Protecting Your Child at School
  26. Preventing Sexual Abuse: What Parents Can Do
  27. Beyond "Fine"
  28. Your Teenager's Developmental Stages
  29. Is My Child Ready to Stay Home Alone?
  30. Make Your Own Pinwheel/Pinwheels for Prevention
  31. Hugs and Kisses Anniversary/ Hugs and Kisses Coloring Page
  32. Teaching Children To Be Humane
  33. Keys to a Healthy Relationship
  34. Bill of Rights for Children

2005, 2006 and 2007 Blue Ribbon Materials are available here.

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