Community members, Prince William County employees and county officials come together every spring to "plant" a pinwheel garden to remind people of the importance of the prevention of child abuse and neglect. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the blue pinwheel is used as a symbol to raise awareness about child abuse.
This year, about two dozen people gathered to place blue pinwheels in the ground in front of the McCoart Government Center to commemorate the month and bring attention to this important topic.
Vice Chair of the Board of County Supervisors, Jeanine Lawson, said it's important for the community to come together to help prevent child abuse and neglect. "Pinwheels remind us of the importance of a healthy child development and have been established as the national symbol for child abuse prevention. They serve as a visual reminder that all children deserve an equal opportunity for a healthy, happy, carefree childhood. Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month reminds us all about the importance of working together to keep our children safe, protected and nurtured. They all depend on us."
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