1. P REVENT C HILD A BUSE G EORGIA

2. 2-year Provisional Status as State Chapter of PCA America Planning and sustainability period Conduct needs assessment Develop strategic plan Strengthen existing network of child abuse prevention advocates Develop Advisory Board

3. PCA Georgia Our Mission: To prevent the abuse and neglect of Georgia’s children.

4. PCA Georgia Our Core Values:  Valuing Children  Strengthening Families  Engaging Communities

5. PCA Georgia will provide a statewide direction to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote healthy children and develop strong families through:

6. Prevention Network Building a statewide network of individuals, families, agencies and communities dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect in all its forms.

7. Public Awareness Increasing public awareness about child abuse and neglect prevention through training and education, information dissemination, and statewide events.

8. Prevention Programs Encouraging the development and implementation of innovative prevention programs using evidence- based models.

9. Research Conducting and disseminating academic and community-based research to guide the development of policies, programs and services which will enhance the health and well-being of Georgia’s children.

10. Advocacy Activities Informing public policy, programs, and practices that strengthen families and protect children by regularly imparting information regarding child abuse prevention initiatives, activities, legislation and campaigns.

11. Prevent Child Abuse Georgia 34 Peachtree Street, Suite 1700 Atlanta, GA 30303 cnealrossi@gsu.edu www.preventchildabusega.org 404-413-1419

12. THANK YOU!