Moments of Momentum: Highlights from the 2025 Power of Prevention Conference
August 12–14, 2025 • Portland, OR. The Power of Prevention brought leaders across the field—advocates, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners—together to put prevention first. Over three days of keynotes, hands-on workshops, and cross-sector collaboration, we advanced what works: innovative programs, family-centered policy, evidence-based research, and narrative change that moves people to act. It all came together in a shared Blueprint for Family Well-being—a practical roadmap to support families long before crisis and build safer, more nurturing communities for every child.
Watch the Full Sessions
Couldn’t join us in Portland? Or want to revisit a favorite moment? Relive every keynote, panel, and conversation in full through the livestream recordings below.
We recorded a special podcast with Desmond Meade for our podcast “The Shift: Voices of Prevention”. Listen and subscribe below:
Power of Prevention in Action — Day 1
Keynote: Desmond Meade
Day 1 opened with powerful remarks and a keynote by Desmond Meade, who shared his personal journey from incarceration to becoming a national leader in voting rights. His message focused on the power of voice, redemption, and civic engagement as prevention strategies that restore dignity and belonging to families and communities. The day also featured inspiring panels that set the tone for bold ideas and collective action.
We recorded a special podcast with Dr. Bruce Perry for our podcast “The Shift: Voices of Prevention”. Listen and subscribe below:
Power of Prevention in Action — Day 2
Keynote: Dr. Bruce Perry
On Day 2, Dr. Bruce Perry explored the science of childhood trauma, stress, and healing relationships. His keynote illustrated how prevention must be rooted in brain science — emphasizing rhythm, connection, and community as key to resilience. Sessions throughout the day dove into practice-based solutions, showing how theory translates into strategies that strengthen families and reimagine systems of care.
We recorded a special podcast with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris for our podcast “The Shift: Voices of Prevention”. Listen and subscribe below:
Power of Prevention in Action — Day 3
Keynote: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
The final day featured Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, who highlighted the long-term health impacts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress, and the urgent need to embed prevention into healthcare, education, and policy systems. Her keynote challenged us to integrate equity, healing, and systemic solutions into the Blueprint for Family Well-being. Closing remarks and panels looked ahead, leaving attendees inspired and energized to carry the movement forward.
Watch the Daily Recaps
Relive the highlights of our 2025 National Conference! From powerful keynotes and inspiring panels to meaningful conversations and collective action, each day was filled with moments that strengthen our shared commitment to preventing child abuse and supporting families. Explore the daily recaps below to revisit the sessions, stories, and strategies that continue to shape our movement.
Key Takeaway:
The Blueprint for Family Well-being
A blueprint built with and for families.
The Blueprint for Family Well-being, formerly known as “A Theory of Change for Primary Prevention in the U.S.“, is more than a vision—it’s a roadmap shaped by the voices of over 1,700 parents, youth, and leaders across our network. Grounded in research and values, it focuses on strengthening the everyday conditions families need to thrive long before a crisis. Since its launch in Baltimore, chapters, affiliates, and partners nationwide have adopted it as their own, using the Blueprint to guide prevention plans, advance policy, and drive measurable progress.
This is not a theory meant to sit on a shelf. It’s a living, adaptable framework that equips communities with tools, data, and strategies to turn good intentions into real impact. From ecosystem pilots to new data dashboards, the Blueprint is helping us build a comprehensive prevention ecosystem—one that ensures every child and family has the chance to live a purposeful, hopeful life.
Key Takeaway:
PCA America Unveils New Tagline
Life is Always in Motion. So is Prevention.
Our new tagline captures the heart of our mission and how we work: prevention begins long before crisis, in life’s everyday decisions, transitions, and turning points. “Every turn” speaks to the constant motion of family life—whether starting or growing a family, facing economic challenges, or seeking support—and underscores our commitment to meet families where they are.
This tagline also connects to our iconic pinwheel: in motion, turning with the wind, a symbol of hope and resilience. By centering families through every turn, we signal a movement that is family-focused, community-rooted, and always working upstream. You’ll see this language and design carried throughout our materials, reflecting a unified vision to create systems that truly value and support families.
Let’s carry this vision forward! Use the tagline, share the message, and help spread a culture of prevention that meets families at every turn.
Now Streaming
The Shift: Voices of Prevention
A Podcast by Prevent Child Abuse America
How can we build a future where every family thrives?
The Shift explores bold ideas, upstream solutions, and real stories from changemakers, experts, and parents across the country—spotlighting what’s working to prevent harm and promote family well-being.
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