Creating a culture of prevention isn’t a one-time campaign—it’s a mindset. It’s how we raise our kids, structure our programs, train our professionals, and show up for one another. When communities shift from passive awareness to active protection, real change happens. And when every adult sees themselves as a protector, every child has a better chance of growing up safe, supported, and strong.

You don’t have to do everything right all the time. What matters most is being present, paying attention, and creating an environment where children feel safe to be themselves — and safe to speak up if something isn’t right. By teaching boundaries and nurturing resilience, we protect children today and equip them for a safer tomorrow.

Empowering children doesn’t mean putting pressure on them—it means helping them recognize 56their worth, their voice, and their right to be safe. Even one empowered child can break a generational cycle of silence. And one trusted adult can be the reason that happens.

Preventing child abuse is not about pointing fingers—it’s about opening eyes. When we understand who is at greater risk of becoming a perpetrator—and why—we create space for prevention that is rooted in compassion, not blame. Research gives us the roadmap. It's up to us—child welfare teams, educators, medical professionals, and community members—to follow it. Let’s use what we know to protect the ones who can’t protect themselves. That’s the power of research done right

Child abuse thrives in silence, delay, and doubt. But when adults notice early, speak up early, and act early, children are safer, families receive help sooner, and trauma doesn’t have time to take root. Early identification and intervention are not about accusing—they’re about protecting. And for many children, they are the reason a painful chapter doesn’t become a lifelong story.

Investing in prevention-focused research is not just an option; it's a necessity.

The healing journey for children who have experienced multiple forms of abuse is long and complex.