Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin builds community resources, provides training and public awareness, and carries out advocacy activities in order to strengthen child abuse prevention efforts in Wisconsin
Key Issue Areas
Co-leads in Abuse Head Trauma (AHT) prevention efforts with the program Period of Purple Crying.
Participates in Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) prevention efforts with the program ACE Interface.
Participates in Neglect prevention efforts with the program Strengthening Families Program.
Leads in Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) prevention efforts with the programs Child Assault Prevention and Stewards of Children (Darkness to Light).
Utilizing the Protective Factors Framework through .
The chapter works with the following evidence-based home visiting models: Healthy Families America (HFA) and Triple P and participates in the statewide home visiting coalition.
Advocacy efforts include
- Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
- Family Strengthening
- Mental Health
Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin is within an umbrella organization.
Fast Facts
3.5 total FTEs
The chapter partners with businesses/corporations, exchange clubs, foundations, General Federaltion of Women's Clubs, Kappa Delta, and schools.
Key Contact
- Mary Kleman
- mkleman@childrenswi.org
- 920-969-7955
