Media Advisory - Breaking the Silence on Child Abuse

TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - Students, teachers, police and community agencies are coming together to Break the Silence on child abuse and neglect. The initiative recognizes Go Purple Day in support of Child Abuse and Prevention Month.

Secondary students will be engaging elementary students in dialogue, reading a story about getting help and building relationships to help break the stigma and shame surrounding child abuse. Community agencies will continue to emphasize their commitment to educating all Ontarians on their legal obligation to report child abuse and neglect.

Guests include: Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children and Youth Services, MPP Sophie Kiwala, and representatives from Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, Boost Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Jewish Family & Child, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto, Toronto District School Board, Toronto Catholic District School Board, and Toronto Police Service.

DATE:	October 19, 2016
TIME:	9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School, 49 Felstead Ave, Toronto

SOURCE Catholic Children's Aid Society Of Toronto

Rob Thompson, Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Director, Communications, [phone] ext. 1-2086