Rep. Lilly Asks Constituents to Participate in Child Abuse Prevention Efforts

Chicago, IL - Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month and encouraging residents to raise awareness about continued prevention efforts by creating a Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Coalition in their community or attending a local event near them.

“It is truly unfortunate that cases of abuse and neglect still occur, and we can’t simply rely on rhetoric without proper action to follow through,” said Lilly. “While social media connects us with people from all over the world, it doesn’t facilitate personal connections with friends and neighbors. That is why we need to work together, promote and support grass root ideas on how to eliminate child abuse and neglect.”

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month where communities and organizations partner together in an effort to promote and build effective services aimed at preventing child abuse. Lilly is encouraging residents to start their own CAP Coalition, which Prevent Child Abuse Illinois, a not-for-profit organization, can help facilitate local group development. Interested community members can find out more information on CAP Coalitions by visiting preventchildabuseillinois.org/.

“If people put their collective energies behind local action and awareness for this cause, they’ll be able to provide comfort for those who may need it most,” Lilly said. “By working together with family and friends in the community we can help prevent child abuse and ensure our children grow up in a safe and loving environment.”

If someone witnesses child abuse, they should contact the Department of Children and Family Service’s hotline number at 1-800-25ABUSE. Lilly represents the 78th District, which includes parts of Chicago, Elmwood Park, Melrose Park, Franklin Park, Oak Park, and River Grove. If you need to contact her office, please call 773-473-7300 or email her at StateRepCamilleYLilly@gmail.com.