October is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the non-profit group Miles for Smiles is highlighting the number of child abuse offences in NL. We spoke with the organization's founder

Published: Oct. 16, 2023, 2:40 a.m.

October is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and unfortunately, the number of child abuse cases across the country and the province continues to rise. The Miles for Smiles Foundation is a non-profit group dedicated to eliminating child abuse. The group is highlighting the number of child abuse cases in Newfoundland and Labrador to help people understand how serious and widespread they are. The CBC's Hillary Johnson spoke with Bev Moore Davis, the founder of Miles for Smiles Foundation.