Our Mission Statement:
To prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children.

Our Core Values:
Valuing Children
Strengthening Families
Engaging Communities

Understanding the Mission of Prevent Child Abuse America

The mission of Prevent Child Abuse America is to "prevent the abuse and neglect of our nation's children" and includes all forms of abuse and neglect, whether physical, sexual, educational, or emotional.

In recognizing our mission, Prevent Child Abuse America will inform the public that the prevention of abuse and neglect decreases lifelong adverse medical and emotional consequences for children and promotes their well-being. It also reduces the costs of human services, delinquency and criminal justice services and the loss of work productivity.

We believe that our mission is best achieved by ensuring a child's right to achieve his or her full potential and to prevent abuse and neglect before it happens. We advocate for public policies that diminish or eliminate risk factors while promoting protective factors. We suggest a continuum of services, access to those services and adequate service capacity to meet the developmental needs of children and families.

For more information, go to www.PreventChildAbuse.org