April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and the Fiscal Court will be hosting an event to raise awareness through its annual Pinwheel Ceremony.

Blue pinwheels can be seen outside the Jessamine County Courthouse in an effort to strengthen families, prevent child abuse, and to ultimately create a safer and happier community.

“Preventing child abuse and neglect is a problem that depends on involvement among people throughout the community. During periods of economic challenges, families feel more vulnerable, and as a result, child abuse and neglect increases drastically. 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.” – Press release from the office of Judge West.