As a statewide organization, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona has accrued many highway miles to reach all four corners of Arizona and everything in between. However, the current COVID-19 pandemic has limited these options for in-person trainings and travel. To adapt to the...
Epic Rides, Epic Impact Over the past two months, there have been ample stories of heartbreak and uncertainty. Thankfully, there have also been stories of generosity and hope. Epic Rides is an example of the good that can arise in challenging times. Epic Rides,...
Two weeks ago, I had the chance to be on a webinar discussion with Dr. Bruce Perry, who, if you haven’t heard of him, is basically THE authority on neuroscience and healing child trauma. He’s also an authentic, genial guy. Dr. Perry talked about what we can do to help...
Driven by a sense of purpose for providing a safe community for everyone, gym owner Joseph Hawthorne opened Block Fitness in Oro Valley, Arizona. Block Fitness promotes a culture where everyone is safe to be truly themselves and receive support in a judgement-free...
Ah, the New Year. The time when we’re all supposed to commit to improving our lives. The time when, in hopes of becoming a better version of ourselves, we tend to set ourselves up for failure. You know why most of us fail. New Year’s resolutions are usually large and...
AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national program designed to help alleviate poverty in the United States. Founded in 1965, it is now one of the many programs of the Corporation for National and Community Service. Since its creation, over...
Since 1989, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona founder and executive director Becky Ruffner has led the organization with a fierce passion for ensuring all of Arizona’s children are raised in safe, stable, and nurturing homes. On December 31, 2019, Ruffner will retire,...
Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) are experiences in childhood that build a child’s sense of belongingness and connection. New research shows that PCEs predict positive outcomes, including a child’s good health (now and in adulthood) and success in school. PCEs...
This inaugural convening was produced in partnership with members of the Statewide Task Force on Preventing Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol and Other Drugs, led by Dr. Sara Park, Chief Medical Officer of the Comprehensive Medical and Dental Program with the Arizona...
In her final year as PCA Arizona executive director Becky Ruffner was recognized at the Prevent Child Abuse America national conference with the James Hmurovich Award. Recipients are selected by fellow state chapter directors throughout the country. This award is...
Inspired. Hopeful. Fulfilled. Replenished. Excited. Grateful. Informed. Recharged. Those were some of the words that participants used to describe how they felt after attending the inaugural Flourishing Families Practitioner Training on August 20 & 21 in Phoenix....
Program improves outcomes for infants and toddlers in child welfare system PHOENIX – Aug. 6, 2019 – Prevent Child Abuse Arizona has received a grant totaling $90,000 from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust to train Maricopa Court-Appointed Special Advocates...
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