Reflective Leadership in Action: Empathy Can Shift Perspectives
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
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 conference-goers were other Prevent Child Abuse America state...
If You Say Yes
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...
I Am Prevention
“What a sight to see. The view of all of you gives me chills,” said distinguished surgeon and novelist Dr. Dana Suskind as she gazed upon the 850+ attendees at the 29th Statewide Child Abuse Prevention Conference. Like those attendees, Dr. Suskind is committed to...
Take Your Time
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...
Home Visiting Supervisors Cultivate Psychological Safety
“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.”...