Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation signed

By Robert TimmonsApril 4, 2025

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1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Col. Timothy Hickman, garrison commander, signs a Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation March 28 outside the Army Community Service’s building at Fort Jackson. The prevention month, held throughout April, is aimed at uniting the post against child abuse. (Photo Credit: Robert Timmons) VIEW ORIGINAL
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2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fort Jackson Garrison Commander Col. Timothy Hickman gestures moments before signing the Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation, March 28, 2025. (Photo Credit: Robert Timmons) VIEW ORIGINAL
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3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Brie Kotula and members of Fort Jackson’s Army Community Service pose for a selfie moments after the signing of the 2025 Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation. (Photo Credit: Robert Timmons) VIEW ORIGINAL

“Every child deserves to live in a safe and loving household,” read a child abuse prevention month proclamation signed by Garrison Commander Col. Timothy Hickman, March 28.

The post is showing its united stand against child abuse throughout April.

“We raise awareness about the risk factors that can lead to child abuse and neglect and highlight the importance of supporting families to prevent child maltreatment,” the proclamation states.

The installation wants to help parents build a firm foundation that will make them feel secure and “be a rock for their children.”

“Positive parenting is the best way to deal with children,” said Kamala Henley, Family Advocacy Program specialist. “And we can help with that if people need help, or we can refer you somewhere.”

“But children are important,” Henley said.

The signing recognized and thanked children from military families for the sacrifices they make living the military lifestyle.

“A preventative mindset can help us all do our part in maintaining a strong and resilient community,” the proclamation read.

This year’s theme is “MilParents Rock.”

For more information and to help end child abuse, call the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program office at (803) 751-5256.