April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Throughout the month, we will be providing tips and advice for parents and caregivers to help prevent and spot child abuse. Child Abuse Prevention Month is all about preventing abuse, but it’s also important to know how to listen to and respond to children if they tell you about abuse. It’s important that all parents and caregivers know how to respond to boundary violations and warning signs if children tell you about abuse. At the Y, we are mandated reporters, so we have procedures in place for responding and reporting suspected abuse. As a parent, you can follow these 5 steps: 1. Keep your eyes & ears open 2. Talk with your child 3. Ask your child about any concerns you have. 4. If what you learn from your child or what you have observed/overheard sounds like abuse, call Child Protective Services or the police. 5. If what you've heard or observed sounds like a boundary violation, suspicious or inappropriate behavior, or a policy violation:...