Go Purple for Prevention

October is child abuse prevention and awareness month and Boost is launching its 7th annual Go Purple for Prevention! Campaign. The campaign is held each year to raise awareness and provide education to prevent abuse and violence in the lives of children and youth. Boost is very excited to be partnering with the Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning,University of Guelph-Humber once again, to raise awareness of child abuse.

“Boost believes that child abuse can be prevented by educating adults about how to keep kids safe and by teaching children how to get help when needed,” said Karyn Kennedy, Executive Director of Boost. “The Go Purple for Prevention! Campaign was developed to reach out to parents, caregivers and educators to be proactive about recognizing high risk situations.”

The Go Purple for Prevention! Campaign is an important opportunity for schools, organizations, businesses and individuals to participate and promote the need for child abuse awareness and prevention. Each year in

Canada

, thousands of children and youth are affected by violence and abuse. We believe that through education and prevention, we all can make a difference.

Keeping children safe is everyone's responsibillity. The Go Purple for Prevention! Campaign held every October, is an opportunity for every community, individual, school, child care centre, college and university, business and government to get involved. To find out what you can do, click on the "Go Purple Events" tab on the left navigation panel.

2010 Go Purple for Prevention! Launch at Humber College, Rexdale Campus