Global Economic Crisis Casts Shadow on Prevention Efforts

World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse an Opportunity for Awareness

November 19 is World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse and CWLC is again highlighting this international event to acknowledge the importance of preventing child abuse and exploitation. In 2008, the implications of the current global economic crisis on vulnerable populations, in particular children and youth, cannot be underestimated. Economic stress on families, such as job losses or poverty, can create hazardous situations for children and youth within their home environments. Read the full release.