We're thrilled to share that our President & CEO, Dr. Melissa Merrick, will not only be joining other distinguished awardees this evening as a keynote speaker but will also be honored with the prestigious William Friedrich Memorial Child Sexual Abuse Research, Assessment, and Treatment Award from the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT). This award, given at the San Diego Summit on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma Across the Lifespan, honors Dr. Merrick's commitment to ending child sexual abuse through her research, advocacy, and leadership. Her work to prevent child abuse and support the well-being of all children is central to what we do at PCA America. This award shows her dedication and hard work in keeping children safe. Join us in congratulating Dr. Merrick on this well-deserved honor! Together, we can keep making progress to prevent child sexual abuse and create a safer future for all children. #PCAAmerica #Leadership #ChildAbusePrevention #PreventionIsPossible #ChildWellbeing #AwardRecipient #Recognition #ProudMoment
Prevent Child Abuse America
Civic and Social Organizations
Chicago, IL 12,851 followers
Together, we can prevent child abuse, America...because childhood lasts a lifetime.
About us
Prevent Child Abuse America, founded in 1972 in Chicago, works to ensure the healthy development of children nationwide. The organization promotes that vision through a network of chapters in 50 states and over 625 Healthy Families America sites in 39 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and Canada. A major organizational focus is to advocate for the existence of a national policy framework and strategy for children and families while promoting evidence-based practices that prevent abuse and neglect from ever occurring.
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http://www.preventchildabuse.org
External link for Prevent Child Abuse America
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1972
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228 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60604, US
Employees at Prevent Child Abuse America
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Mary Lubben
Chief Financial Officer, Prevent Child Abuse America
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Steve Bernknopf , MSF, CFP, EA
Certified Financial Planner
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Karen Guskin
Managing Director of Healthy Families America Research at Prevent Child Abuse America
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Lenny Rivota
Bilingual Training and TA Specialist at Prevent Child Abuse America
Updates
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Did you know prevention is possible? PCA America looked at how different state policies affect rates of child abuse and neglect across the U.S. We found that states with more supportive policies may have fewer reports of child abuse and neglect. For example, in states where families can earn more money and still get help with childcare costs, there was a 3% drop in neglect reports and a 4% drop in physical abuse reports to child welfare. Learn more about our work in this research highlight: https://lnkd.in/gjTij--2 #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildWellbeing #PreventionIsPossible #SupportFamilies #PCAAmerica #Research #Childcare #ChildcareSubsidy
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At PCA America, everything we do is based on science. We use the best information we can find, do our own research, and learn from real-life experiences to help us create ways to prevent child abuse and neglect. Our experts also gather and share important research with the public, policymakers, and those who work to prevent child abuse, so everyone knows what works best. Check out our research page to see how we're helping to make families stronger: https://lnkd.in/gmHrtZhi #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildWellbeing #PreventionIsPossible #SupportFamilies #ThrivingFamilies #PCAAmerica
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🚨 Exciting News from our HFA Team! 🚨 Earlier this summer, Healthy Families America's (HFA) Accreditation Panel gathered in Chicago for a rewarding and high-stakes meeting! These dedicated experts, who play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HFA, meticulously reviewed a whopping 4,033 pages of documentation and 41 spreadsheets submitted by our dedicated sites. Their mission? To ensure that 510 families partnering with HFA in their local communities receive the very best. And the results are in—drumroll, please! 🥁 Eight HFA sites have earned accreditation! Each accreditation is a monumental achievement, reflecting the incredible efforts of the sites and our powerhouse Accreditation Panel. We’re beyond thankful for this team, whose unwavering commitment and vast expertise help us maintain the high-quality support that families and communities expect from the HFA model. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to celebrate this fantastic milestone! 🌟 #HealthyFamiliesAmerica #PCAAmerica #SupportingLocalCommunities #HFAMilestone #PreventionIsPossible #ChildWellbeing #HomeVisiting #HFAAccreditation
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Prevention is Possible in Partnership! Verizon is dedicated to creating a world where everyone thrives. Because of their support for our prevention work and events like our Annual Luncheon, we can bring together experts and policymakers to address the root causes of child abuse and neglect. Thank you, Verizon, for your generosity and ongoing partnership in prevention. Together, we can ensure all children and families are living a purposeful and happy life with hope for the future. #PartnerSpotlight #ThankYou #Collaboration #Success #PreventionisPossible #Research #ThrivingFamilies #ChildWellbeing #Partnership
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This morning Prevent Child Abuse America CEO Melissa Merrick was on Virginia radio talking about the family stressors of getting ready for heading back to school. Here's some of the recourses she mentioned... #PreventionInPartnership #BuildingTogether #HopefulFutures https://lnkd.in/ec2GEJP2
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At PCA America, we use our research to support policies, programs, and strategies that improve the health and well-being of children and families across the country. For example, policies like paid family leave (PFL) can help parents and caregivers during important life events. This includes having or adopting a baby. PFL can relieve financial worries during this joyful, but stressful time. Read PCA America's research to find out more about how PFL strengthens families and helps children thrive: https://lnkd.in/gwKy7DHk #PCAAmerica #PrimaryPreventionEcosystem #ThrivingFamilies #PreventionIsPossible #ChildWellbeing #PaidFamilyLeave #FamilySupport
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Children in families with access to financial and practical support are less likely to face abuse and neglect. Family-friendly policies, like Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), help reduce stress for parents and caregivers so they can create safe and caring environments for their kids. Learn how PCA America's policy team is using our research to improve the lives of families: https://lnkd.in/gmSjhJbx #ChildAbusePrevention #ChildWellbeing #PreventionIsPossible #SupportFamilies #ThrivingFamilies #PrimaryPreventionEcosystem #Policy
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Prevention happens in partnership—and our primary partners in child abuse and neglect prevention are the valued members of our nationwide state chapter network, who amplify our important work in communities throughout the country. We are grateful for these incredible organizations for providing expertise, resources, and supports to children, families and organizations in their communities. Together we are transforming the narrative around prevention, conducting innovative research, and advocating for policies and programs that strengthen families from the start. Learn more about our network: https://lnkd.in/eiT8MY7v #ChildAbusePrevention #PCAAmerica #PrimaryPreventionEcosystem #ThrivingFamilies #PreventionIsPossible #ChildWellbeing #StateChapterNetwork #Partners
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🌟 The 2024 Olympic Games showcased not just athletic brilliance, but also the extraordinary resilience of athletes like Simone Biles, Noah Lyles, Lydia Jacoby, and Kenny Bednarek, who courageously shared their experiences of overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), including foster care, mental health challenges, and financial struggles. We congratulate all the athletes for their remarkable courage and outstanding performances during the Games. At PCA America, we are dedicated to fostering nurturing environments that enable every child to reach their full potential and thrive. Your donation can help us provide the essential resources, mental health support, and safe homes that children and families need to build a brighter, more hopeful future. Join us in making a difference—donate today: https://lnkd.in/gX7wzH2r #SupportChildren #Olympics2024 #PreventChildAbuse #Resilience #PreventNeglect #ThrivingFamilies #ChildWellbeing #HealthyCommunities #FamilySupport #PreventionIsPossible #ACEs #CommunitySupport
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