Child Abuse Prevention Month Calendar - Child Protection Center

Important Dates Throughout CAPM

Throughout April: Happy Hour Give Back Tuesdays
- Every Tuesday during the month of April, Michael’s on East (1212 South East Avenue, Sarasota) is dedicating a portion of sales from its All Night Happy Hour in their lounge to CPC.
April 1: Wear Teal Day
- Teal is the color of sexual assault awareness and prevention. In support of SPARCC (Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center) and survivors of assault and domestic violence, wear teal and post photos to social media using #SAAM #SPARCC #DayofAction #SupportSurvivors and tag @SPARCC_Sarasota to help spread awareness!
April 4: Wear Blue Day
- Blue is the color for child abuse prevention. Join us in spreading awareness for #WearBlueDay on Friday, April 4th by going #BlueForKids! Share your commitment with family, friends, and coworkers and encourage them to join you in wearing blue, take a pic, tag CPC, and use the hashtags! (For extra fun, if you tag CPC or email your pics to shannonm@cpcsarasota.org, we just might feature you in a #BlueForKids wrap-up video at the end of April!) Missed the 4th? No worries- you can raise awareness and share #BlueForKids pics all month long!
April 4: Blue Ties & Butterflies Gala
- Want to learn more about how your support of CPC is a beacon of light in the fight against child abuse? We’d love to see you at our upcoming gala, Blue Ties & Butterflies, on April 4th! This event has sold out in previous years so don’t wait to get your tickets. Click here for Blue Ties & Butterflies tickets.
April 9: Digital Advocacy Day
- Take action during this nationwide movement by urging legislators to prioritize policies that strengthen families and communities. Find your legislators and learn more about policies that strengthen families and help prevent child abuse and neglect before it happens.
April 10: Walk in My Shoes
- Join SPARCC, the Lauren’s Kids Foundation, Child Advocacy Centers, and thousands of walkers across the state for the 2025 Walk in My Shoes to bring awareness, education, hope, and healing to the fight against child sexual abuse. The Sarasota leg of the walk kicks off with an 8:00 AM registration at SPARCC, located at 2139 Main St, and will be 5 miles in length. Visit LaurensKidsWalk.org to register and learn more!
April 11: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 5K
- Free of charge! Walk or run to help crime survivors find their justice. Join the Sarasota County Victim Advisory Council in partnership with the National Organization for Victim Assistance for the annual NCVRW 5K! Join advocates, crisis responders, survivors, and community members as we walk together to raise awareness for the advancements of crime victims’ rights. No registration fee or sign-up; just show up with your water and your sneakers. Can participate in person at Rothenbach Park (8650 Bee Ridge Rd at 8:00 AM) or virtually from your own preferred location.
April 17: Volunteer Day at CPC
- Held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. CPC is busier than ever and we need your help. Our goal is to further connect you to our mission, give you a behind-the-scenes look into what we do, and to tackle our ever-growing to-do-list. To get involved, contact Lou Ann at LouAnnL@CPCSarasota.org or 941-365-1277 Ext. 120.
April 21-25: Five Days of Action
- Five Days of Action is a week-long campaign with the YMCA designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse.
April 30: Denim Day
- This is a day of awareness to honor and support victims and survivors of sexual violence. People are encouraged to wear denim to combat victim blaming and educate others about sexual violence. If posting on social media, use the hashtag ‘#DenimDay’.