Our mission is to be the voice in Indiana for preventing child abuse in all its forms.
Key Issue Areas
Co-lead in Abuse Head Trauma (AHT) prevention efforts.
Co-lead in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) prevention efforts with the programs ACE Interface and The Resilience Project.
Co-lead in Neglect prevention efforts.
Co-lead in Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) prevention efforts with the program Stewards of Children (Darkness to Light).
Participates in Corporal Punishment (CP) prevention efforts with the program Non-Violent Parent/Caregiver Training.
Utilizing the Protective Factors Framework through ACEs, Advocacy, and Training.
The chapter works with the following evidence-based home visiting models: Early Head Start (Home Visiting), Family Resource Centers (FRCs), and Healthy Families America (HFA) and participates in the statewide home visiting coalition.
Advocacy efforts include
- Safe babies court team legislation
- Human trafficking lodging training
- Affordable childcare access/expansion
Prevent Child Abuse Indiana is part of The Villages of Indiana, Inc..
Fast Facts
7 total FTEs
The chapter partners with businesses/corporations, faith-based organizations, foundations, Kappa Delta, Kids Count, schools, and United Way.
Key Contact
- Shannon Schumacher
- generalinfo.pcain@villages.org
- 317-775-6439
