Why preventing child abuse starts with supporting moms
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Child abuse in Utah continues to be a problem. Utah's agency that helps prevent it says the pandemic has brought on some unique challenges for families. Host Lindsay Aerts talks with the Child Abuse and Neglect Program Administrator of the Department of Child and Family Services, Tricia Reynolds about how one of their main prevention stregies is working with parents "upstream" to prevent burout, stress, and overwhelm. They discuss how community plays a part too. Parent education, counseling, self-sufficiency programs, assistance related to finances, housing and employment are available for anyone willing to ask for help.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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