Toolkits & Guides
This report presents evidence for HOPE (Health Outcomes of Positive Experiences) based on newly released, compelling data that reinforce the need to promote positive experiences for children and families in order to foster healthy childhood development despite the adversity common in so many families.
Videos & Podcasts
In this video, Prevent Child Abuse America president & CEO, Dr. Melissa Merrick and Prevent Child Abuse America board member, Dr. Bruce Perry, discuss the new book “What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing” and dive into core issues of this important work for the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Toolkits & Guides
This resource highlights the status of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) reauthorization by Congress. PCA America supports a strong and comprehensive reauthorization bill that includes significantly higher funding levels, increases transparency and accountability in the program, increases the focus on primary prevention and family support services, and promotes race equity.
Videos & Podcasts
This roundtable-style discussion, hosted by PCA America State Policy Specialist Kelly Crane, features Tennessee Senator Bo Watson and Kristen Davis, President and CEO of Nurture the Next/PCA Tennessee.
Toolkits & Guides
This report was compiled to assist state leaders in evaluating the status of their legislative efforts to prevent child sexual abuse in schools, learning how other states are addressing the issue, and encouraging improvements in state policies based on the national trends identified and recommendations provided.
Stats & Factsheets
This report showcases findings from a survey of over 3,000 US adults to better understand attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and perceptions associated with physical punishment.
Toolkits & Guides
This resource was developed to provide guidance on the COVID-19 relief package, in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, related to emergency funding for the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA).
