Release Date: Apr 8, 2007
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month

As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month (April), the April 7th Dayton Bombers hockey game has been designated as "Pinwheels for Prevention Night." Presented jointly by the Dayton Bombers and the Children Services Division of the Montgomery Country Department of Job & Family Services, this event will raise awareness about child abuse prevention. The game begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Nutter Center as the Dayton Bombers take on the Toledo Storm.

In 2005, there were 3,826 investigations of child abuse in Montgomery County.  That same number of colorful pinwheels will be handed out to fans attending the Bombers game.  Montgomery County is one of 66 Ohio counties participating in the "Pinwheels for Prevention" effort.