Prevent Child Abuse Oregon Advocates for polices, legislation, and programs that promote healthy child development and prevent child abuse and neglect from occurring in the first place. Investing in healthy child development reduces the likelihood of a significant array of costly conditions, including chronic health problems, premature mortality, lowered educational achievement, lost productivity, mental illness, violent crime, substance abuse and addiction, and the perpetuation of abuse and neglect.
Everyone has a role to play in preventing child abuse and strengthening families. One way is to use your voice to advocate on behalf of children and families when budget and policy decisions are being made at the federal, state, or local levels.
Everyone has a role to play in preventing child abuse and strengthening families. One way is to use your voice to advocate on behalf of children and families when budget and policy decisions are being made at the federal, state, or local levels.
4 things you can do to advocate for children locally and nationally:
Advocate for local initiativesLike after school programs or affordable daycare.
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TEll Your RepresentativesUse your voice and support initiatives in the legislature.
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Connect with friendsSupport and share programs that promote prevention.
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ASK your PCAO Chapter for NewsCheck PCAO + PCAA's website for new ways you can support.
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There are ways to advocate year-round; join PCAO in supporting Our Children Oregon and Early Childhood Coalition Agenda’s. You can share these agenda’s with your elected officials and let them know you support investments in keeping kids healthy and safe in their families.
Want to advocate but you’re not sure how? Our Children Oregon has great Advocacy Resources you can read and sign up for.
Do you know who your Federal, State, and local elected officials are? If not, just type your address in the Legislator Look Up.
