RIVERSIDE – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, April 5, proclaimed April as National Child Abuse Awareness month as public and private family advocates launched a month of activities aimed at preventing child abuse and neglect.“Abuse and neglect negatively impact the physical health, mental health and overall wellbeing of victims throughout their lives,” Jeff Hewitt, board chair and District 5 supervisor, said. “We must do all we can do to prevent abuse. An important way is for communities to promote activities and resources that strengthen and support families.”County departments and community partners hosted an awareness event in downtown Riverside Tuesday. The activities are part of the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign, a national initiative to educat
