Parowan City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026‑5 proclaiming April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Commissioner Blake described work by Prevent Child Abuse Utah and asked municipalities in Iron County to designate April as Child Abuse Prevention Month to support expanded peer‑support and victim services in southern Utah. The resolution text recited concerns about child abuse and neglect and encouraged residents to support community awareness and partnership activities symbolized by the blue ribbon.
A council member moved to adopt the proclamation, another council member seconded the motion, and the council passed it by roll call vote; several members were recorded voting "aye" during the roll call. The mayor thanked Commissioner Blake for the outreach and indicated staff will coordinate any community meet‑and‑greet events with the nonprofit.
Why it matters: The proclamation is a formal local endorsement of county‑level and nonprofit efforts to expand peer support and victim services and to raise public awareness during April.
What’s next: Staff and the nonprofit will coordinate timing for a local meet‑and‑greet and awareness activities during April.