Child & Family Support

Los Angeles County – Child Abuse Prevention Councils

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The Los Angeles Community Child Abuse Councils (LAC-CAPCs) consist of 12 community-based councils throughout Los Angeles County. The mission of the Councils are to reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect, and to educate the public about child abuse and family violence issues.

What is Los Angeles County – Child Abuse Prevention Councils?

The Los Angeles Child Abuse Prevention Councils provide technical assistance, support and administrative oversight for the twelve Los Angeles County Child Abuse Prevention Councils (LAC-LAPCs). The mission of the Councils is to reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect, and to educate the public about child abuse and family violence issues.

Joint Projects Include: The Blue Ribbon Child Abuse Prevention Campaign; Publication of The Children’s Advocate Newsletter; The Report Card Insert Project; Establishment and Maintenance of a Los Angeles Community Child Abuse Councils Website; Training and Technical Assistance to the Community Relating to Child Abuse and Family Violence Issues; and Networking Meetings.