child abuse prevention program

In 2002 AHEC of Southern Nevada received funding by the Children's Trust Fund to establish a Nevada chapter of the national organization Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA). In addition to establishing a statewide chapter of PCA, the program’s mission is: To prevent child abuse and neglect in all its forms.

Nevada has an array of resources to address child maltreatment, but these vital services are scattered across the state with no coordinated, statewide effort to link or support the individual programs. Prevent Child Abuse provides a forum for information sharing, learning, and program development. By collaborating with existing service agencies, we can identify service gaps throughout the state and begin to bridge those gaps.

The PCA Nevada chapter coordinates statewide child abuse prevention efforts and activities and provides legislative advocacy for child abuse prevention. As part of its ongoing efforts to represent all of Nevada, PCA partners with children's service providers, community organizations, and individuals throughout the state to address the needs of both rural and urban communities. PCA Nevada coordinates a statewide Child Abuse Prevention Month Campaign, "Pinwheels for Prevention" every April.

To Report Child Abuse and Neglect in Nevada call:

• Clark County: 702-399-0081
• Washoe County: 775-785-8600
• All Other Counties: 800-992-5757

Related Links

• Helpful Links
• PCA NV Home Page