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2023 State Public Policy Strategies

State laws play a critical role in leading the efforts to prevent child abuse and neglect. Legislative priorities that support state investments in primary prevention expand access to the resources, opportunities, and relationships that children and families need to thrive. There isn’t one policy option that will prevent child abuse and neglect, but rather a range of solutions that can support families and reduce stress. Investments must be prioritized for upstream policies and programs to build strong families and resourceful communities.

Talking About Racism in Child and Family Advocacy

In a truly just society, no child lives, learns, or plays in environments that expose them repeatedly to things we know are harmful. Our commitment to children therefore involves a commitment to ending racism and its harmful effects, so that all children, regardless of race or ethnicity, have a full and just opportunity to reach their full potential.

Stats & Factsheets

Child Sexual Abuse Prevention One-Pager

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a widespread public health issue and an adverse childhood experience (ACE).

Economic Supports for Families as a Prevention Strategy: Policy Toolkit

This Policy Toolkit was developed in partnership with the Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) chapter network’s Policy Affinity Group. This group is made up of representatives from approximately 17 PCA America chapters who work together to further the capacity to address policy strategies across our nationwide network.

Stats & Factsheets

Indian Child Welfare Act

Congress enacted the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) nearly 45 years ago to combat a widespread and destructive practice of separating Native American children from their families and placing them with non-Native parents.

Position Statements

MIECHV Letter of Endorsement

Read our endorsement – on behalf of PCA America and Healthy Families America – of the Jackie Walorski Maternal and Child Home Visiting Reauthorization Act of 2022.

Toolkits & Guides

Prevent Child Abuse America 2022 Election Guide

Elections present an opportunity to promote child abuse and neglect prevention policies and strategies, and to make investments to support these vital initiatives.