Pinwheels for Prevention

Pinwheels are a symbol of healthy, happy childhoods.
Something every child in South Carolina deserves.

What is Pinwheels for Prevention?

A happy and uplifting symbol being used to draw attention from the problem of abuse and neglect to the solution of effective prevention. More than a million pinwheels have been displayed across the nation since April 2008 when Prevent Child Abuse America launched the campaign.

Chosen to represent an imagery of hope, safety, health and most importantly, happiness; the pinwheel signifies efforts to change the way our nation thinks about prevention. The Children's Trust aims to enhance statewide child abuse prevention efforts and provide visibility in your community through the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign.

Ways to utilize pinwheels in your county are:
  • Plant a “pinwheel garden” with signage delivering the prevention message in locations where the public will see them. 
  • Use the pinwheels to make a bouquet to be displayed at events, parties or in the office.
These eye-catching displays entice the public to take notice of this societal problem and play an active role in prevention in their communities. Be creative with your ideas and please share any pictures with Children’s Trust so we can post them on our Web site. 
Pinwheels for Prevention Resources

Pinwheel for Prevention Coloring Sheet (PDF)
Make Your Your Own Pinwheel Worksheet (PDF)
Pinwheels for Prevention Tips & Suggested Activities (PDF)

If you have any questions

Bett Williams
bwilliams@scchildren.org
803-744-4042