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The sections for the Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign are:
Pinwheels For Prevention: Close to Home
"Through the Pinwheels For Prevention campaign, we were able to communicate the need for prevention efforts, as well as the important message that as a community and as individuals, we all have a part to play in eliminating child abuse. Through the Pinwheels For Prevention campaign, we were able to rally organizations and individuals to be diligent in their efforts to rid child abuse in our community until it is but a sad and distant memory, and the only pinwheels we see are in the hands of happy children."
Richard Evens, President
Mercy Children's Hospital (Toledo) |
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"More than four hundred seventy pinwheels planted on Children Services' lawn for the month of April has made more awareness impact in our community than any other program we have ever offered. Community members who have never given child abuse a thought have paused, shaking their heads, and commented, 'That is far too many cases for our small county.'"
Kim Reynolds
Guernsey County Children Services |
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"We reached the helpers from the agencies, everyone who came to the events, those who read the paper or saw the news and those who by word of mouth heard that child abuse does happen and it can be stopped. And most importantly we always added at all places and in all written material that any adult can make a difference and be the voice for a child."
Laurie L. McGuire
Children's Advocacy Center of Portage County
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"We are deeply gratified by the response we have been getting to the Pinwheels For Prevention campaign. The pinwheels, which were displayed throughout the community, have evoked a heartwarming reaction from a wide variety of people who all share a common concern about the children of our community, from the Franklin County Commissioners....to reporters who said they saw pinwheels everywhere...to our client families and children...the pinwheels truly made an impact."
John Saros
Franklin County Children Services
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"The choir director (who helped with campaign's kick-off) said he really didn't expect the responses he got from the children when it was explained to them that each pinwheel represented a report of suspected abuse called in for a child. He didn't realize how much they understood until he noticed their disappointment at not being able to participate. They said they wanted to help the children too and wanted to stay and plant a pinwheel. The director was given a pinwheel for each child in the choir to plant back at school so the students could 'help' those children out too."
Donna Dickman
Partnership For Violence Free Families
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Denise Uhl Jenkins
CARE House (Montgomery County) |
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"'Pinwheels' gave us new energy and a wonderful opportunity to provide a very visual child abuse prevention campaign. The one-child, one pinwheel analogy really raised awareness for our county and we received many positive comments."
Lisa Rutter
Knox County DJFS |
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"In Ross County, we were thrilled to be one of the 13 counties to participate in the Pinwheels For Prevention campaign. There was a lot of enthusiasm for the first year of this project that translated into the postitive feedback we got from the community after we displayed the pinwheels in the park."
Coletta Danneker
Child Protection Center of Ross County
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Highlights From the 2005 Campaign
Statewide Network Members from 13 selected counties participated in the 2005 Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign and they were Allen, Athens, Clinton, Franklin, Guernsey, Henry, Knox, Lucas, Marion, Montgomery, Portage, Ross, and Tuscarawas. To find out more about their 2005 campaigns, read highlights and view pictures from their events, please take a moment to read through the information below:
Allen County
Allen County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is coordinated by Donna Dickman, Coordinator, Partnership For Violence Free Families. The committee involved with the campaign includes 50 community partners! If you would like additional information about Allen County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, please click here.
Flag Ceremony - April 1, 2005
- 9:00 AM at the Allen County Courthouse
- Commissioner/Mayor Proclamation
- Children's Memorial Flag Raising
Children's Breakfast/Pinwheel Launch - April 8, 2005
- 7:30 AM at the YWCA
- Peaceful Toy Collection
- Release of Prevent Child Abuse Ohio's video "The Voice of One Survivor"
- Pinwheel/Friends of Children/Rising Up and Moving On Awards
- Fund Raising Announcement/Quilt Display
- Heritage Concert
- Planting/Dedication of the Pinwheels
- View pictures from the event! Launch1 Launch 2
Calendar Contest - April 11, 2005
- 1:15 PM at St. Rita's Medical Center
- Family and Children First Council
- Winners' Presentation
Spank Out Day - April 30, 2005
- 12:00 PM at LACCA
- Spring Circus/Pinwheel Theme with children's activities
- Parent Breakout Session on Effective Discipline
Athens County
Athens County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is coordinated by Andy Ellinger, Public Information Officer, Athens County Children Services. If you would like additional information about Athens County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, please click here.
Pinwheels For Prevention Launch - April 6, 2005
- 11:00 AM - Press Conference & Launch in front of Athens County Children Services Sign on East State Street
- Pinwheels planted by community children
- View a picture from the event! Launch
17th Annual Kidfest - April 30, 2005
- Ohio University's Convocation Center
- Thousands of children attend Kidfest annually. It is a day full of interactive and educational play presented by local community members, organizations and businesses. A fun-filled event that teaches fire safety, traffic safety and disability awareness among other themes, it is an enriching experience that not only teaches, but also helps foster relationships between children and local officials such as firemen and policemen.
- Proceeds from the event benefit special needs children and their families by sending them to fun summer camps, buying medical equipment, services, etc
Clinton County
Clinton County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is coordinated by Julie Adams, Community Education Coordinator, Clinton County JFS/Child Protection Unit. If you would like additional information about Clinton County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, please click here.
Blue and White Tree Lighting Ceremony - April 4, 2005
- 5:30 PM at the Clinton County Courthouse
- Each year the Clinton County Child Protection Unit kicks off Child Abuse Awareness Month with a blue and white tree lighting ceremony on the Clinton County Courthouse lawn. One blue light is placed on an evergreen tree to represent each substantiated or indicated case of abuse or neglect that occurred in Clinton Coutny during the last year. One white light is also placed on the tree to represent the hope that one day there will be no more child abuse and neglect. The pinwheels will be planted by the tree located next to the children's statues made out of wood, each statue representing a substantiated case of child abuse and neglect.
- View a picture from the event! Ceremony
Kids and Community Breakfast - April 23, 2005
- 8:00 AM at the Wilmington Presbyterian Church
- This annual breakfast recognizes the many people in the community who work alongside the Child Protection Unit to help eliminate child abuse. Awards include K.U.D.O.S. - Kids Undercover Doing Outstanding Stuff and the R.U.M.O. - Rising Up and Moving On.
12 County Township Meetings
- Informational meetings will take place throughout the month of April in each of the county's 12 townships on the occurrent of child abuse and neglect as well as any new programs that are available.
Franklin County
Franklin County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is coordinated by Prevent Child Abuse Ohio and Franklin County Children Services.
Photos from the Franklin County planting of the pinwheels: Image 1 and Image 2
Pinwheels in the Park Ceremony: Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, and Image 4
Guernsey County
Guernsey County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is coordinated by Kim Reynolds, Community Outreach Coordinator, Guernsey County Children Services. The committee involved with the Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign includes: Guernsey County Children Services, Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, Help Me Grow and the Guernsey County Juvenile Court. If you would like additional information about Guernsey County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, please click here.
Kick-Off - April 1, 2005
- 12:00 PM at the City Park Armory
- Proclamation, Music & Launch
- View a picture from the event! Kick-0ff
Planting of the Pinwheels by Children Services Staff - April 4th
- Guernsey County Children Services Lawn
- View a picture from the event! Pinwheel Planting
"Girls Night Out" Mother/Daughter Event - April 11, 2005
- 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM at East Guernsey Elementary School Intervention Program
Baby Safety Shower - April 15, 2005
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Beeach Grove Family Center
- HUGS training and SBS training will be presented to all attendees
Child Abuse Prevention Breakfast - April 29, 2005
- 7:30 AM at Theo's Restaurant
- Local "Hero" Recognition, music, "Pinwheels For Prevention" and "Rising Up & Moving On" Awards, Advocacy Center announcement
Henry County
Henry County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is coordinated by Tammy Ross, Clinical Therapist, Henry County Hospital Help Center. The collaborative involved with the Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign in Henry County consists of over 35 community partners! If you would like additional information about Henry County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, please click here.
Faith Based Community Outreach - April 10, 2005
- Materials will be given to local churches for the children's sermons
Pinwheels on display at various locations throughout county
- View a picture of the mobile display! Display
Make Your Own Pinwheel! - April 12, 2005
- Children will be making pinwheels in their own school to raise awareness on the campaign
4 County Workshop - April 20, 2005
- ODJFs Workshop will focus on parenting issues and child abuse prevention topics
Community Breakfast & Proclamation - April 22, 2005
Knox County
Knox County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is coordinated by Lisa Rutter, Knox County Department of Job & Family Services. The committee involved with the Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign includes a number of community partners including the Exchange Club, Children Services Advisory Board Member, Knox County Collaborative, United Way, the Rotary, New Directions among others. If you would like additional information about Knox County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, please click here.
Kick-Off: County Commissioners' Proclamation - April 5, 2005
Community Luncheon - April 7, 2005
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM at Dan Emmett Conference Center
- In celebration of children and families, awards will be presented to Child Advocates of the Year (Volunteer, Professional & Business Awards) & Rising Up & Moving On Awards for Youth & Family.
- Keynote Speaker is Michele Vaughan, Adult Survivor, Prevent Child Abuse Ohio
- View a picture from the event! Luncheon
Lucas County
Marion County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is coordinated by Cheri Lee and Julie Majo, Mercy Children's Hospital. If you would like additional information about Lucas County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, please click here.
Nursing Grand Rounds on Family Violence - March 22, 2005
Planting of the Pinwheels - April 10, 2005
Press Conference, Parade & Annual Child Memorial - April 11th
Pinwheels at Mercy Children's Hospital - April 18, 2005
Mud Hens Child Abuse Awareness Night - April 22, 2005
Pinwheel Displays at St. Vincent, St. Anne's & St. Charles - April 11, 2005 - April 30, 2005
2005 Family & Child Abuse Prevention Center Spring Luncheon April 29, 2005
Marion County
Marion County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is coordinated by Carol Trono, Marion County Children Services. If you would like additional information about Marion County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, please click here.
"Stand For Children" Children's Festival - April 3, 2005
- 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Tri Rivers Career Center
Marion County Commissioners Proclamation - April 5, 2005
- View a picture from the proclamation ceremony! Click here!
Pinwheels For Prevention Educational Program - April 5, 2005
- 7:00 PM at Marion Public Library
- Make your own pinwheel! Parents will learn about internet saefty and other personal safety issues and concerns
Pinwheel Planting - April 6, 2005
- 3:30 PM at Marion County Children Services
- Pinwheel planting event by Marion County Children Services staff followed by a staff appreciation dessert buffet
- View pictures from the pinwheel planting event! Plant1, Plant2, Plant3
Women's Expo - April 14, 2005
- Stop by the women's expo sponsored by WMRN/WDIF and learn more about the Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, Foster/Adoptive Parenting, General Parenting and Child Development
Montgomery County
Montgomery County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is coordinated by Denise Jenkins, Prevention Specialst, CARE House and Ann Stevens, Public Information Officer, Montgomery County Children Services. Montgomery County's Blue Ribbon For Kids Committee, a group of community organizations whose mission to prevent child abuse and neglect, has also been instrumental in the Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign. The members of the Blue Ribbon For Kids Committee are Care House, CASA, The Children's Medical Center, Dayton Association For Young Children, Dayton Public Schools Head Start, Erma's House, Montgomery County Children Services, and Womanline. If you would like more information about Montgomery County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, please click here.
Family Resource Guide
Blue Ribbon For Kids Bookmarks
Child Abuse Prevention Healing Field - April 1 - 3, 2005
- Dayton Masonic Center
- April 1st - Noon to 5:00 PM (Flags and pinwheels planted)
- April 2nd - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Resource Fair and Activities)
- April 3rd - Noon - 5:00 PM (Walk, Service, Flag Sales)
- The Exchange Club of Dayton and Healing Field, Inc. both non-profit organizations are partnering to address a common cause. There will be one flag planted for every child that died from abuse and neglect. Through this display of American flags the healing field seeks to create awareness of the impact and tragic consequences of child abuse and neglect; to provide critical resources, to celebrate children through artistic expression, and to spiritually nurture our community.
- View pictures from the event! Field1, Field2, Field3, Field4
- View a picture from Montgomery County Children Services' lobby display! Lobby
Portage County
Portage County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is coordinated by Laurie McGuire, Executive Director, Children's Advocacy Center of Portage County and Polly Germer, Children's Advocacy Center of Portage County. The committee involved with Portage County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign includes a number of community organizations including Portage County's Family and Children First Council, Family and Community Services, Kent Lanes, Kiwanis International, Portage County Commissioners, Portage County Job & Family Services, Portage County Violence Prevention Council, Record Courier, Robinson Memorial Hospital, Townhall II and Walls Elementary School. If you would like more information about Portage County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, please click here.
Walls Elementary School Educational Assembly - April 7, 2005
- 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
- Personal Body Safety Presentation
- Photo taken of 202 children spelling out the words "SAFE" or "SAFE KIDS"
Crime Victims Rights Week Vigil - April 10, 2005
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at Courthouse
- Vigil, pinwheel display and presentation
- View pictures from the event! Portage1, Portage2,
Pinwheels For Prevention Presentation - April 18, 2005
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Robinson Medical Arts Building
- Pinwheels on display in lobby
Bowl Against Abuse - April 16, 2005
- 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM at Kent Lanes
- Fundraiser for The Children's Advocacy Center of Portage County
Ross County
Ross County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is coordinated by Coletta Danneker, Executive Director, Child Protection Center of Ross County. If you would like additional information about Marion County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, please click here
Blue Ribbon Breakfast - April 7, 2005
- 8:00 AM at the Christopher Conference Center
- Pinwheels planted in the park followed by a ceremony at 9:15 AM
- Pinwheels For Prevention Coloring Contest Winners Announced at breakfast
Kids' Day - April 30, 2005
- Ohio University - Chillicothe
- Presentation day for parents and community members about positive parenting and alternatives to spanking
Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campign is coordinated by Marty Briem, Executive Director, Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Board of Tuscarawas & Carroll Counties. The committee involved with the Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign is Tuscarawas County Family and Children's First Council Committee on Animal Abuse Child Abuse Prevention. The members of this committee include Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services, Harbor House, Inc., Personal & Family Counseling Services, Harcatus Community Action Agency, Tuscarwas County Juvenile Court as well as community representatives. If you would like additional information about Tuscarwas County's Pinwheels For Prevention Campaign, please
click here.
Child Abuse Prevention Month Ceremony - April 7, 2005
- 1:30 PM at Courthouse with County Commissioners
- Winners of "The Funniest Thing My Pet Has Ever Done" essay contest for 3rd - 6th graders and drawing contest will be announced
Pinwheels For Prevention Calendar of Events
To view a copy of the calendar of events, please click here.
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