Child abuse and neglect is preventable.
If we all work together as a community, we can create an Australia where all children can enjoy a safe and healthy environment.
To mark National Child Protection Week 2018 (September 2-8) the Queensland Police Service is issuing a reminder to the public to stay vigilant and aware, communicate with your children and most importantly, take responsibility, as protecting children from abuse and neglect is truly everyone’s business.
Led by the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN), National Child Protection Week is aimed at raising awareness and preventing child abuse, neglect, offences against children and highlighting the role we all play in its prevention.
While no one likes to think about it, child abuse and offences involving children are a harsh reality.
That is why raising awareness and educating the community is a positive step towards preventing the next child becoming a victim.
We need to
