PCA Georgia News, Prevention Topics

Resources for families in times of crisis

Resources for families in times of crisis

Our hearts go out to our neighbors in Barrow County as they continue to navigate the aftermath of the devastating [...]

September 12, 2024

PCA Georgia News, Prevention Topics

Mandated Supporter

Mandated Supporter

Mandated SupportersShifting from Family Surveillance to Support By Jyll Walsh, DrPH, Assistant Director While Mandated Reporters need to understand their [...]

April 3, 2024

PCA Georgia News, Prevention Topics

April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights importance of ‘Building A Hopeful Future, Together’

April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights importance of ‘Building A Hopeful Future, Together’

ATLANTA, GA MARCH 10, 2024 — April is National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month, a time when Prevent Child Abuse [...]

March 21, 2024

PCA Georgia News, Prevention Topics

Protecting children by creating inclusive environments

Protecting children by creating inclusive environments

By Jyll Walsh, DrPH, Assistant Director and Mariah Smith, Public Health Intern Promoting well-being and ensuring the safety of all [...]

June 21, 2023

PCA Georgia News, Prevention Topics

Op-Ed PCA Georgia responds to Uber lowering age for riders

Op-Ed PCA Georgia responds to Uber lowering age for riders

When considering the ask for recommendations by Fox Business News, Atlanta Bureau regarding Uber's new feature allowing minors between the [...]

June 7, 2023

PCA Georgia News, Prevention Topics

Laying down the wooden spoon: The evidence behind spanking

Laying down the wooden spoon: The evidence behind spanking

Laying down the wooden spoon:The evidence behind spanking By Jyll Walsh, DrPH, Assistant Director of PCA Georgia & Melissa Cameron, [...]

May 15, 2023

PCA Georgia News, Prevention Topics

CAP Month to highlight importance of ‘Prevention in Partnership’

CAP Month to highlight importance of ‘Prevention in Partnership’

Tool Kit now available ATLANTA [March 15, 2023] — April is National Child Abuse Prevention [CAP] Month, a time when child [...]

March 15, 2023

PCA Georgia News, Prevention Topics

Georgia Reads Book Club

Georgia Reads Book Club

Georgia Reads Spark Conversations on Child and Family Well-Being Through Discussions Georgia’s Essentials for Childhood Initiative is leading the Georgia [...]

September 13, 2021