Conference Speakers Announced, New Physical Punishment Report & More
We are excited to announce our opening and closing plenary speakers for "Transforming Our Tomorrow: 2021 Prevent Child Abuse America Virtual Conference":
- Dr. Nadine Burke Harris: Surgeon General of California and long-time advocate for the prevention of ACEs.
- Vu Le: writer, speaker, and former Executive Director of RVC, known for his no-BS approach, irreverent sense of humor, and love of unicorns.
Additionally, Lisseth Rojas-Flores, PhD., Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, Department of Doctoral Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary, will be joining as the final keynote speaker.
We are now accepting nominations for the Donna J. Stone Award through June 30, 2021. This award is given to an individual who has demonstrated an unsurpassed commitment to valuing children, strengthening families, and engaging communities.
Resources
Physical Punishment: Attitudes, Behaviors, and Norms Associated with Its Use Across the US
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 (PP). These findings largely support declining trends in PP identified in prior work and provide new insights for policy, intervention, and social norms change efforts.
Press Release
New Report Recommends States Introduce Laws to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse, Strengthen Child Safety in Schools & Youth Organizations
A Call to Action for Policymakers and Advocates: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Legislation in the States, authored by Jetta Bernier, executive director of MassKids, the Massachusetts chapter of PCA America and site of the Enough Abuse Campaign, documents specific policies geared towards the prevention of sexual abuse of children and youth in schools and youth organizations nationwide.
Op-Ed
1 in 10 kids is sexually abused ā let's end the silence and stop the abuse
An opinion piece in The Hill authored by Dr. Bart Klika, PCA America Chief Research Officer, and Jetta Bernier, executive director of MassKids, addresses child sexual abuse and the role we all play in ending the silence on the topic.
Upcoming Events:
Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for a More Perfect Union Three Day Virtual Workshop
Many nonprofit leaders want to ensure that their organizations are inclusive and welcoming to all staff and community members, that their programs provide equitable and lasting solutions, and that they play a role in changing systems to address the root causes of inequities.
However, it can be difficult to know where to start and be daunting to know how to sustain and grow efforts over time.
To help your organization fully embrace EDI and build a plan that will help you and your team achieve your goals, participate in a dynamic virtual workshop.
Register for July Sessions: July 15, 22, 29
Register for November Sessions: Nov. 2, 9, 16
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