In recognition of April, The Alliance of Southwest Missouri, Joplin, is kicking off a two-week Prevent-A-Thon on April 17 with a Hot Rod and Motorcycle Poker Run at Cycle Connection in Joplin. The event will be followed by two weeks of Stewards of Children Training aimed at increasing awareness of and preventing child sexual abuse. The free 3-hour training is offered to anyone in the community at various locations and times in the Joplin area. Follow the links above for more information and training schedule or e-mail Nancy.