Help Prevent Child Abuse in Iowa

Annual Membership Meeting

On May 11, PCA Iowa will hold its annual membership and board of directors meeting. The meeting will include the election of directors for 2012-15.

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Sorority Hosts Dinner, Benefiting PCA Iowa

The ISU Kappa Delta sorority’s March 4 Shamrock Spaghetti Dinner raised $2,800 for PCA Iowa.  This was the sorority’s 30th year hosting this fund-raising event.

PCA Iowa Led Task Force in Sexual Abuse Prevention Report

The sexual abuse prevention task force made several recommendations for legislative action based on the elements deemed most likely to prevent child sexual abuse.

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Iowa Proclaimed “Purple State”

The National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome will proclaim Iowa a “purple state.” Approximately 80% of Iowa births are in hospitals that provide education and resources to prevent SBS. Prevent Child Abuse Iowa has led efforts to bring the Period of Purple Crying program to a majority of Iowa’s birthing hospitals.

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Pinwheels for Prevention

Pinwheels are the nationally recognized symbol of child abuse prevention. They signify what every childhood should consist of – happiness and innocence. Pinwheels serve as a reminder that child abuse is preventable, and someday we will live in state free from child abuse, allowing all of society to excel as a result!