Prevent Child Abuse Delaware

Happy #LaborDay!!

Check out our latest blog by PCAD Executive Director Claudine Wiant, JD. In this piece, Claudine illuminates the rapid rise of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online and what we can do to help stop these crimes against children. "...the higher the demand for CSAM, the more child sexual abuse material will be created, with more and more children being harmed. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 'From 2013 to 2021, the number of CyberTipline reports received by NCMEC (National Center for Missing & Exploited Children) [regarding CSAM and suspected online child exploitation] skyrocketed from 500,000 to almost 30 million.'”

Join us for a special PCAD Guest Bartending Event at McGlynn's Pub in Dover, DE, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024. Funds raised leading up to and during this event directly benefit Prevent Child Abuse Delaware’s B.E. S.M.A.R.T. Program – Delaware's ONLY in-person, personal safety, and abuse prevention program for pre-kindergarten through 6th-grade children. Can’t make it? Visit https://lnkd.in/dihNDvPU and make a gift to help children and families thrive today.

🌍Today is International Youth Day. It is a day to reflect on the issues facing young people across the world - high among such, sadly, is child abuse and neglect. When we work together to address the root causes of abuse and neglect, we can change a child's future and ensure families can thrive. Please make a gift to protect a child from abuse now at PCADelaware.org/makeagift. #InternationalYouthDay

📣ATTN: Delaware Home Visitor Supervisors📣Join us on Monday, August 12th, from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM for a Reflective Supervision Network Meeting. This is your chance to meet with fellow supervisors, discuss Reflective Supervision, share insights, and address common challenges. Contact Asaiah for more information and to register: [email protected].

"The FBI is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of 21-year-old Nehemiah Garcia, who was charged with raping a child at the YMCA Handby Outdoor Center in Brandywine Hundred in June... ...The FBI released a photo of Garcia, who is described as a Black man, 5 feet 9 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes, in hopes of helping the public recognize and locate him... ...Anyone with information on Garcia's location is asked to call the FBI at (800) 225-5324 or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov." Source: Delaware Online

We are excited to welcome Asaiah Beaman Fisher as our new Statewide Home Visitor Wrap-Around Training Coordinator. Fisher’s position follows that of long-term contractor Janet Umble, who is retiring after devoutly serving PCAD for over ten years. Fisher holds a BA in Early Care and Education from Wilmington University and brings over 20 years of experience in community engagement, early childhood education, and program management. Click below to learn more about Asaiah and our Home Visitor Training program.

Happy National Golf Month! As we celebrate a month dedicated to the love of golf, we're excited to invite you to the 2025 Prevent Child Abuse Delaware Golf Tournament on Monday, April 7, 2025, AND offer you an early-bird registration special. Take advantage of our early-bird pricing until September 30, 2024: • $1580 per Deluxe Foursome • $1200 per Foursome • $300 per Single Golfer • $30 Super Ticket (Two Mulligans, All Par 3's worth $2,000 for Hole-in-One, Eagle Opportunity on a Long Par 5 to move up on tees, and a Chance to Win Getaway Vacation 3 Nights/2 Days) Hurry, prices increase starting October 1, 2024! Register NOW at PCADelaware.org/Golf. DID YOU KNOW: if you register before the end of the year at PCADelaware.org/Golf, all paid registrants will benefit from the 2024 tax benefits associated with your participation.

Believe it or not, there’s less than one month before the next school year begins. As we prepare to deliver our B.E. S.M.A.R.T. program to children in schools throughout the state, we look back on the '23/'24 school year and reflect on the impact this program has made on children across the state. None of this would be possible without generous support from folks like you. Thank you. Interested in bringing B.E. S.M.A.R.T to your school, camp, or faith-based organization? Visit PCADelaware.org/besmart.

Today is World #DrowningPreventionDay. Drowning is one of the TOP TEN fatalities of kids ages 5 to 14. 88% of child drownings occur with at least one adult present. Drowning is silent and can happen in less than 30 seconds. Please make sure to look after children when they are swimming or around any body of water. Having fun in the water should always be accompanied by safety. Swipe below for 10 Tips to Help Prevent Drowning.