November is Child Safety and Protection Month
November 14, 2022 — Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center
This post marks Child Safety and Protection Month by emphasizing that teaching children correct anatomical terms is a proven prevention tool against child sexual abuse, reducing shame and helping children disclose abuse accurately. Through insights from Coffee County CAC director Joyce Prusak and survivor-advocate Melanie Sachs, it highlights how education, openness, and early, age-appropriate conversations can empower children and disrupt offender tactics.