Proclamations

The following proclamations declare April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Contra Costa County.

Proclamations

Proclamations 2022
Proclamations 2019
Proclamations 2018
Proclamations 2017
Proclamations 2016
Proclamations 2015
Proclamations 2014
Proclamations 2013
Proclamations 2012
Proclamations 2011

Community Reports

Community Report 2021/2022

Community Report 2020/2021

Community Report 2018/2019

Community Report 2017/2018

Community Report 2016/2017

Community Report 2015/2016

Community Report 2014/2015

Community Report 2012/2013

Child Death Review Reports

Contra Costa Child Death 5yr Report 08-12

Contra Costa Child Death Report 2013

Contra Costa Child Death Report 2017

THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF CHILD ABUSE

The cumulative financial impact to the Contra Costa community for the 807 verified child victims last year is $258.9M. Though these costs are accrued over the course of the victim’s life, the community will continue to incur the same cost each year until we are able to reduce and ultimately end child abuse. Read more: [2022], [2021] ,[2020][2019][2018]

Quotes

“I told my daughter that someone touched me as an 8 year old girl but I didn't tell my mom until I was 22 years old. She yelled, "Why didn't you tell a safe adult?!" I told her that we were never taught that we should. We just sat in shame. This program is amazing and THANK YOU!”

— Anonymous

Success Stories

A father doesn’t give up

“Manuel never gave up on his son.  He completed two Nurturing Parenting Program sessions and enrolled in additional parenting classes because he wants to become the best father possible.” ~Maggie […]

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Socorro’s story

  “The Nurturing Parenting Program (NPP) for parents of children with special needs and health concerns came into my life at the perfect time. My name is Socorro. My oldest son was […]

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