According to MARADMIN 107/14, since 1983, April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention month. Every April, across the country, service members and families recognize and are made aware of the negative impacts abuse has on the military community. Commands are encouraged to support coordinated community prevention efforts between parents, local agencies and Marine Corps Community Services. - According to MARADMIN 107/14, since 1983, April has been recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention month. Every April, across the country, service members and families recognize and are made aware of the negative impacts abuse has on the military community. Commands are encouraged to support coordinated community prevention efforts between parents, local agencies and Marine Corps Community Services.