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A Note from Our CEO
Greetings!
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. It's serious, important work - preventing child abuse. But here's what I've learned: prevention isn't always dramatic or obvious. Often, it's quiet. It's daily. It's relational.
At LEAP, we practice what's called "primary prevention" - we work to keep abuse from happening in the first place. How do we do that? We strengthen the bonds between children and the adults who care for them. We reduce family stress by connecting parents to resources they need. We create environments where children feel safe enough to use their voices, where parents feel supported enough to ask for help.
It turns out that positive experiences - feeling loved, feeling safe, feeling like you belong - are powerful protectors. Research shows that children who experience consistent, caring relationships are more resilient in the face of adversity. They're buffered against trauma.
That's what we're building at LEAP, every single day. Safe classrooms where children learn to manage big emotions. Trusted relationships where families can be vulnerable. A community where people belong.
This April - and every month - you can be part of prevention too. Ask a child a question and really listen to their answer. Reach out to a parent who might need support. Celebrate and nurture the healthy relationships in your life.
Prevention happens one relationship at a time.
Warmly,
Lori Lander Goodman
Chief Executive Officer
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