Mission
Our Mission is to prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation’s children.
North Star
Our North Star is a world where all children and families are living a purposeful and happy life with hope for the future.
Key Facts
For 50 years, we have generated lasting, nationwide impact–our annual numbers speak for themselves.
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Get to Know Our
President and CEO
Melissa T. Merrick, PhD, is President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America), the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the primary prevention of child abuse and neglect. She has more than 20 years of clinical, research, and leadership experience related to the etiology, course, and prevention of child abuse and neglect.