Almost no one likes to talk about child sexual abuse. It can bring up a range of feelings, from mere discomfort to shame, rage, and hopelessness. But avoiding the topic has a cost, and that cost is the perpetuation of child sexual abuse. It is estimated that one in 10...

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...