 April is child abuse prevention month a time to raise awareness about the need to keep children safe and ensure They are healthy and nurtured this year's theme is it only takes a minute It's important again because approximately every four seconds an incident of child abuse neglect or either child death was reported in this country And also it is important because it is a cycle of violence that can be broken and that we as adults are responsible for keeping our children safe Some of the signs of child abuse include physical abuse and neglect Unexplained or suspicious injuries or a lack in needed clothing or medical care if you see evidence of child abuse act Call the child help national child abuse hotline or contact your local authorities For more information about child abuse and neglect visit your local fleet and family support center or log on to child welfare Gov from the defense media activity. I'm petty officer Tony Rosa