We all have strengths. Yes, including you. If I asked you to list your top five strengths, could you? In our field, we are told to be strengths-based and family-centered, a space we operate in with our whole heart. Fueled by a passion and purpose in our work, it can... 
Written by Executive Director Claire Louge It’s a popular icebreaker question this time of year: What’s your favorite part of the holiday season? People’s answers tend to include things like food, family traditions, or cooler-weather-related activities. I like those... Written by Executive Director Claire Louge A few months ago, I had a checkup with my new primary care provider. Since it was our first visit, she asked me a series of routine questions about my health habits. When she asked about exercise, I told her I ran about four... 
Beyond Brownie Points – A Genuine Dedication to Make a Difference Sarah Rodriguez is a shining example of how we all can create our own roles in child abuse prevention and help children in need. Sarah, who owns the Prescott Valley Crossroads Chick-fil-A, has... 
In prevention, we frequently reflect on the Maya Angelou quote, “When you know better, you do better.” This phrase is meant to dispel shame and inspire humility in families and organizations. Self-reflection is essential to identifying moments to improve, all while... 
Prevention is a National Movement By Molly Peterson The Prevent Child Abuse Arizona team recently joined 1,200 prevention partners from across the United States for the Together for Prevention Conference hosted by Prevent Child Abuse America. Among the... Written by Executive Director Claire Louge A couple weeks ago, several of my team members and I went to Baltimore for the national conference of Prevent Child Abuse America. I love conferences for two main reasons: I get to connect with people who care about the same... 
At the beginning of the pandemic, when everyone was trying to get their bearings with lockdowns, work and life disruptions, and constantly changing information, I saw a post shared around social media that went something like this: A choir is able to sustain a very... 
“It felt so good to be heard,” said a Home Visiting Supervisors Institute participant after being handed the microphone. “I am an introvert and never expected to get so vulnerable. But my (activity) partner’s warmth made space for me to share a difficult experience.”... 
Written by Executive Director Claire Louge When I was about 10 years old, my neighbors hired me to feed their cats while they were on vacation. One day, when I went to unlock the door to their house, the key wouldn’t turn. So I tried to force it. I turned the key so... 
Last month, we certified 20 people to teach “Considering Yourself a Mandated Supporter,” a training for educators on how to connect families to resources. The main idea behind the training is that protecting children doesn’t begin and end with reporting child abuse–... 
Considering Yourself a Mandated Supporter By Molly Peterson May 2023, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona held its first “Considering Yourself a Mandated Supporter” Training of Trainers (TOT). The training, which was created in collaboration the ACEs Consortium and Onward... 