Why Prevention Matters

Prevent Child Abuse America contracted with leaders in several fields to author white papers on why child abuse prevention matters to their professions.  Download the papers now -

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study: Child Abuse and Public Health by Dr. Robert Anda

Better Lives for Children Lead to a Better Climate for Business by Michael E. Axelrod

Dollars and Lives: The Economics of Healthy Children by Dr. Phaedra S. Corso

Prevention Programs and Strategies: State Legislative Experiences by Kelly Crane

Prevention Creates the Future by Transforming Culture by Dr. Jeff Linkenbach

A Better Future for America, A Better Future for America’s Children: Strengthening our Capacity to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect by Lisbeth B. Schorr

Child Abuse Prevention Month Resource Guide

Strengthening Families and Communities: 2012 Resource Guide

Preventing Child Maltreatment and Promoting Well-Being: A Network for Action 2012 Resource Guide supports service providers in their work with parents, caregivers, and their children to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. It focuses on the six protective factors, which have been proven to reduce the risk of abuse and neglect, and provides tools and strategies to integrate the factors into existing programs and systems.

Visit the website and download the guide here.