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PCAV prevents child abuse and neglect through

public education and awareness
training prevention professionals
advocating for children & families at the state & local level

We champion positive parenting and communities where children are free from abuse and neglect.

Upcoming Events

Child Abuse Prevention Month

PCAV spearheads Child Abuse Prevention Month for the state of Virginia every April. We sincerely thank our sponsors, donors, and volunteers for helping make Child Abuse Prevention Month 2012 a success – including this year’s Honorary Co-Chairs Shaka Smart and Maya Smart! Your generosity and support continue to help us make children a … [Learn More...]

Advocacy Updates

End of 2012 Regular Session

The Virginia General Assembly ended its 2012 Regular Session on March 10 without approving a budget. Funding for several important programs that serve children and families and help prevent abuse and neglect remain in limbo, including Healthy Families Virginia, a program managed by PCAV. The 2012 Special Session 1 convened immediately upon … [Read More...]

Programs Updates

Save Healthy Families

Governor McDonnell had proposed a $380,000 cut in the Healthy Families Virginia appropriation. This is in addition to the $1.9 million in cuts during the last 2 fiscal years. As a result, 5 Healthy Families sites have had to shut their doors: Eastern Shore and Halifax/South Boston 2 years ago. Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Norfolk last year. … [Read More...]