Prevent Child Abuse America is dedicated to ensuring all children, families and communities live in safe, stable, supportive, nurturing environments that are equitable, inclusive, fair, free of violence and the threat of violence.
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Celebrating 25 years of ACEs Awareness and Understanding
A special message from Dr. Melissa Merrick, President and CEO of Prevent Child Abuse America, on the 25th anniversary of the seminal Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) study.
CEO Statement on President Biden’s Budget
President Biden released his spending request for fiscal year 2024. The President’s budget request recognizes that significant investments are needed to advance economic, health, and racial justice for all families – all priorities of importance to Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America).
PCA America applauds Balenciaga’s next steps, provides concrete ideas for brands to protect children.
Prevent Child Abuse America applauds the announcement of the new multi- year partnership between the National Children’s Alliance, Balenciaga and Kering Foundation. Read the statement from our CEO.
CEO statement on Omnibus bill
The 117th Congress passed a legislative spending package funding the government through the end of its fiscal year until September 30, 2023. The Omnibus bill includes priorities of importance to Prevent Child Abuse America as it provides critical investments and support to families and children.
Read our CEO’s statement below.
Op-ed: Preventing Domestic Violence and Promoting Healthy Families
Read the statement by Norell Rosado, M.D., Head, Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics, Lurie Children’s Hospital, and Melissa Merrick, Ph.D., CEO, Prevent Child Abuse America.
