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Prevent Child Abuse America Launches Groundbreaking Public Service Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse Before It Happens

Prevent Child Abuse America has launched a public service campaign to raise awareness about preventing child abuse before it occurs, highlighting that child abuse is preventable and affects at least 1 in 7 children in the U.S. Each year.
The campaign includes various television PSAs that encourage communities to support families through resources and advocacy for prevention initiatives.
Melissa Merrick, PhD, stated, 'Every child deserves the opportunity to live a purposeful and happy life with hope for the future,' emphasizing the need to shift focus from blame to prevention.
The initiative aims to combat the stigma of associating child abuse only with 'bad parenting' by recognizing broader social, economic, and environmental factors contributing to family crises.

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