10 Oct TEN-4 Week Wrap Up
We know that kids are kids, and sometimes they get minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises on the bony areas of the body, like their knees, elbows, and foreheads. However, there are some injuries that may indicate that something is wrong. The TEN-4 FACESp bruising rule is a technique to recognize concerning bruising on young children, and emphasizing the importance of training adults on recognizing, reporting, and preventing child abuse.
This October 4th, the Kosair For Kids Face It Movement once again raised awareness to the critically important TEN-4 FACESp Bruising Rule and emphasized the importance of adults knowing the signs and symptoms of child abuse and how to report it. Throughout the week last week, Face It hosted three Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma trainings with more than 250 social workers, early childhood educators, community health workers, emergency medical service providers, dentists & dental hygienists, FRYSCs, and nurses in attendance. Participants learned the early warning signs of maltreatment and the various injuries and conditions that may result from vigorous shaking, slamming, or impacting the head of an infant or young child, along with safe sleep practices and tools for dealing with a crying infant and ways to share information with parents to prevent abuse from occurring.
On Wednesday October 4th, Face It hosted a press conference to recognize TEN-4 Day and statewide efforts to prevent and end child abuse in the Commonwealth, participants heard remarks from Dr. Melissa Currie, an early HeadStart educator with WesKids Child Development Center, and Liz Renner, whose son was severely abused by a caregiver resulting in one of Kentucky’s Child Abuse Pediatricians identifying it as a case of pediatric abusive head trauma. We are proud to have TEN-4 Day proclamations from Governor Andy Beshear, Attorney General Daniel Cameron, and local Mayors and leaders across the commonwealth who understand the importance of this child abuse recognition tool, including:
Boone County Judge Executive Gary W. Moore
Mayor of Bowling Green Todd Alcott and Warren County Officials
Campbell County Judge Executive Steve Pendery
Daviess County Judge Executive Al Mattingly
Floyd County Judge Executive Robbie Williams
Johnson County Judge Executive Mark Mckenzie
Kenton County Judge Executive Kris Knochelmann
Mayor of Lexington Linda Gorton
Mayor of Louisville Craig Greenberg
Mayor of Manchester Steve Collins
Magoffin County Judge Executive Matthew Wireman
Paintsville Mayor Bill Mike Runyon
Pike County Judge Executive Ray S. Jones II
Mayor of Prestonsburg Les Stapleton
With partners at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and Mass General Brigham in Boston, TEN-4 Day 2023 is also recognized by the Governors in Illinois, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Michigan.
Special thanks to our partners at Mountain Comprehensive Care Center, Family Nurturing Center, Volunteers of America Mid-States, and Family Enrichment Center, Inc. for helping secure these local proclamations!
In honor of TEN-4 week 18 Face It partners hosted positive parenting/family support events throughout September and October. These events engage families in primary child abuse prevention that strengthen families by building the five protective factors: parental resilience, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, concrete support in times of need, and social and emotional competence of children.
Thank you to all who participated in TEN-4 Day (and week!) by making child abuse prevention a priority. Together, we can end child abuse in the Commonwealth! Learn more about the TEN-4 FACEp Bruising Rule and how you can stay involved throughout the year.