April 11, 2025 3:30 a.m.

On Wednesday, Douglas County Commissioners Tim Freeman, Tom Kress and Chris Boice issued a proclamation in honor of National Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month during their weekly business meeting.

A county release said the proclamation acknowledges that child abuse and neglect are serious issues impacting every part of the county. It highlights that effective prevention methods are only possible through strong partnerships and collaboration among local health and social service agencies, law enforcement, the District Attorney’s Office, public and private schools, the medical community, civic and faith-based organizations, the business community and local families.

Commissioner Boice read the official proclamation followed by Commissioner Kress who recognized 12 local agencies with proclamation certificates, honoring their dedication to the children and families of the county.

A copy of the live video of the presentation can be found on the county government Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/DouglasCountyeGovernment