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Media Contact:
Ben Tanzer
btanzer@preventchildabuse.org
Director of Strategic Communications
Phone: 312.334.6823
2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2003 | 2002
March 4, 2008: PCA America Sends Message to U.S. House and Senate Budget Committees on Prevention Funding Decisions for FY 2009.
Letter Sent to Senator Conrad, (pdf)
Chair of the Senate Committee on Budget
Letter Sent to Senator Gregg, (pdf)
Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Budget
Letter Sent to Representative Spratt, (pdf)
Chair of the House Committee on Budget
Letter Sent to Representative Ryan, (pdf)
Ranking Member of the House Committee on Budget
February 16, 2008: (pdf) Wrigley's™ and NBA Cares Announce Wrigley's "Double-Double Challenge" To Benefit Prevent Child Abuse America
Fans Invited to Contribute By Making a Financial Pledge for Each Double-Double Recorded Throughout the Remainder of the Regular Season
January 29, 2008: Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America) and Kids Are Waiting (KAW), a project of the PEW Charitable Trusts, are holding a press conference today at The National Press Club titled "Time for Reform: Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect."
Total Estimated Cost of Child Abuse and Neglect in the United States, by PCA America and Time for Reform: Investing in Prevention, Keeping Children Safe At Home, by KAW show that, while the economic costs associated with child abuse and neglect rose to a staggering $103.8 billion in 2007, merely ten percent of federal money dedicated for child welfare, approximately $741.9 million, can currently be used to strengthen families and prevent child abuse from occurring.
TRANSCRIPT: National Press Club, Time for Reform: Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (pdf) |
National Press Release (pdf) |
PEW Media Advisory (pdf) |
Economic Impact Study (pdf) |
KAW Report (pdf) |
KAW Prevention Report (pdf)
January 15, 2008: PCA America Sends Message to Congress on Prevention Funding Decisions for FY 2008.
Letter Sent to Representative Obey, (pdf)
Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations
Letter Sent to Representative Walsh, (pdf)
Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations
Letter Sent to Senator Harkin, (pdf)
Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations
Letter Sent to Senator Specter, (pdf)
Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations
January 18, 2008: (pdf) PCA America Celebrates 2007 as it prepares for a Big Year in 2008.
December 8, 2007: (pdf) Appointment of Interim Director of the Research Division.
November 5, 2007: (pdf) OJJDP Awards Grant to Prevent Child Victimization of American Indian Children.
September 28, 2007: (pdf) Experience the thrills of entering Rick's Cafe Americain at the 2007 Blue Ribbon Ball, "As Time Goes By" presented by the Prevent Child Abuse America Chicago Board and Verizon Wireless.
September 27, 2007: (pdf) PCA America sweeps through Oregon to accredit community providers of Healthy Families America Home Visitation Services.
September 12, 2007: (pdf) Appointment of Director of Strategic Communications and Interim Director of Chapter Services.
August 14, 2007: (pdf) Today's Family Show to Feature 'Prevent Child Abuse America's, 'Healthy Families America,' highlighting one way to prevent child abuse and neglect.
July 20, 2007: (pdf) WNBA stars Sue Bird and Lauren Jackson will host local Jr. NBA / Jr. WNBA youth groups at the world famous NBA Store for a special event to raise awareness for PCA America.
May 29, 2007: (pdf) PCA America and School-Age NOTES partner on enhancing early childhood development in after-school programs.
The Elephant in the Afterschool Program, School-Age NOTES,
April 2007, Volume XXVII #8 (pdf)
Building and Rebuilding Your Credibility, School-Age NOTES,
May 2007, Volume XXVII #9 (pdf)
PLEASE NOTE: The publisher asked for the following language to accompany any reprints: Reprinted with permission from School-Age NOTES, the #1 Resource for Afterschool Professionals and Programs since 1980. www.schoolagenotes.com.
May 11, 2007: (pdf) Today's Family Show to Feature 'Prevent Child Abuse America's, 'Healthy Families America,' highlighting one way to prevent child abuse and neglect.
April 29, 2007: Listen to Ben Tanzer's interview with Barry Keefe of The Mix as they talk about child abuse prevention month and the work of PCA America and its networks.
April 27, 2007: (pdf) The View of Prevention Advocates on the Alec Baldwin Verbal Abuse Case. Prevention Supports and Resources Are Available to Parents
April 19, 2007: (pdf) Berenstain Bears Take a Bold Stand on a Difficult Issue as New 'Spokesbears' for Prevent Child Abuse America. Beloved children's characters join forces with PCA America to prevent abuse by supporting healthier families and communities.
April 19, 2007: (pdf) Tommie Harris' Rockin' Birthday Bash to Benefit Prevent Child Abuse America and Tommie Harris Foundation. Chicago Bears two-time pro-bowler Tommie Harris is celebrating his birthday in style at the inaugural Tommie Harris Rockin' Birthday Bash.
April 11, 2007: (pdf) Child Abuse Prevention Month Kicks Off With FTD.com/PCA America Partnership to Support Healthier Families and Communities. 15% of targeted FTD.com sales to benefit PCA America-just in time for spring flowers and Mother's Day.
April 11, 2007: (pdf) Please join PCA America in congratulating Bridget Gavaghan as our new Director of Public Policy.
April 1, 2007: (pdf) Case-mate announces "Making a case for America's Kids" - Case-mate to donate $1.00 to Prevent Child Abuse America for every iPod Video and iPod nano case sold in Target stores and at www.bluebayelectronics.com in April.
February 16, 2007: (pdf) UNICEF Report Highlights Need For U.S. To Make Better Choices For Our Children.
January 11, 2007: (pdf) "Turning Choices Into Change" Congress Asked to Make the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect a National Priority.
Letter sent to Speaker Pelosi (pdf)
Making "Cents" of Prevention (pdf)
December 12, 2006: (pdf) Riptopia, a national CD ripping company, announced today the launch of its humanitarian campaign, CarePod: For a Blissful World and the blue Prevent Child Abuse America iPod Nano.
October 31, 2006: (pdf) Prevent Child Abuse America and Verizon Wireless Host 2006 Blue Ribbon Ball: Discover the Wonder.
September 18, 2006: (word document) My Family Farm adds new ingredient to "BAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE" by offering "HEALTHY PRODUCTS FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES" - Net profits to benefit new charitable partner - Prevent Child Abuse America
December 16, 2005: (pdf) NBC Universal's "The More You Know" launches its 17th season of Pubic Service announcements with new theme, new look and new faces. Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention: “Empowering Families and Communities”.
April 4, 2005: (pdf) Illinois First Lady Patti Blagojevich joins Child Advocacy
Organizations and State Agencies to Kick-Off Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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June 24, 2003: (pdf) Healthy Families Indiana reaches milestone 1 million home visits.
April 1, 2003: (pdf) Three Percent Growth in Child Abuse and Neglect Alarms Prevention Advocates.
February 6, 2003: (pdf) Investigate Michael Jackson, Says Child Abuse Prevention Group.
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April 1, 2002: (pdf) Child Abuse and Neglect Threat Grows During Recessions
Media Campaign Aims to Halt Dangers Before They Begin.
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