April Declared Child Abuse Prevention Month

Local and regional advocates, along with county officials at the signing of the Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation.

Edmonson Voice Report:
On T​uesday, April 7, 2026, Edmonson County Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey signed a proclamation declaring April "Child Abuse Awareness Month" in Edmonson County, as a number of community members attended the occasion.

"Preventing child abuse and neglect is a community problem that depends on involvement among people throughout the community to help strengthen families and nurture our children," the proclamation stated.

"Child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure each family has the support they need to raise their children in a healthy environment. Effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created among state and local government agencies, schools, faith communities, civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business community. We, the City of Brownsville and the County of Edmonson, Kentucky, do hereby proclaim the month of April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Edmonson County and urge all citizens to increase their participation in our efforts to prevent child abuse and strengthen our communities."
 
L-R: Back Row:
Wendi Allen-Rush – Edmonson County Protection and Permanency
Lauren Cottrell – Edmonson County Protection and Permanency
Judge Executive Scott Lindsey-Edmonson County
Amanda and Evan Ray – Edmonson County RNC
 
L-R: Middle Row:
Justin Willhite – Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center (BRACAC)
Trooper Katan Parker-KSP3
Leah Thompson - Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center (BRACAC)
Cindy Branstetter – Edmonson County Protection and Permanency
Misty Morgan – Edmonson County Protection and Permanency
Heather Ritter – Edmonson County Protection and Permanency
Andrea Webb – Edmonson County Middle School (ECMS) Counselor
Jennifer Chandler – Edmonson County Protection and Permanency
Wayne Decker – Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center (BRACAC)
 
L-R: Front Row:
Sabrina Durbin-Child Advocacy Center (PCAKY)
Edmonson County Sheriff James Vincent