Why Pinwheels?

In 2008, Prevent Child Abuse America introduced the pinwheel as the national symbol of child abuse
prevention through its Pinwheels for Prevention® program. Used as a symbol of the whimsy and joy that
all children should experience, these awareness pinwheels can be handed out to students, church groups,
and members of social service organizations as a physical and poignant reminder of the bright futures that all children deserve.

All children deserve happy childhoods and bright futures. Since 1983, April has been designated
as Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month. Each April, communities are encouraged to increase awareness
about child and family well-being and work together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect. The color for child abuse prevention awareness is BLUE and the symbol is the blue and silver pinwheel used across the nation to promote awareness activities throughout the month.

Pinwheels for Prevention® campaigns provide a unique opportunity for individuals and organizations to
take action. You can show your support for stronger, happier children and families by:

The pinwheel represents our efforts to change the way our nation thinks about prevention. By focusing on community activities and public policies that prioritize prevention