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Past Events

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa’s 26th annual conference was held May 7-8, 2007
at the Sheraton West Des Moines.

 

The theme of the 2007 conference was “Partnering to Protect Children”

 

View the 2007 Conference Photos and Highlights

 

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa’s 25th annual conference was held
May 8-9, 2006 at the Sheraton West Des Moines.

 

The theme of the 2006 conference addressed sexual abuse prevention. Workshops were designed to give conference participants practical information, expertise, and training on dealing with child sexual abuse. Read about the 2006 conference in PCA Iowa’s Spring-Summer 2006 newsletter.

 

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa's 25th annual conference, "Protecting Children is Everyone's Business," was held May 8-9 at the Sheraton West Des Moines. The keynote speaker was Dr. Stephen Bavolek, author of the Nurturing Parenting Programs and president of Family Development Resources, Inc. Dr. Bavolek is also executive director of the Family Nurturing Centers, International. The closing keynote speaker was Ron Willis, a mental health consultant and president of Green Porch Swing Productions who has provided workshops for educators, mental health professionals, medical staff, child care specialists, businesses, civic organizations, and parents across the nation on a wide range of management, treatment, parenting, and educational topics.

 

Conference Workshop Handouts available online.

 

Photos From 2006 Conference

 

 

HOPE that HEALS
welcomes Marilyn Van Derbur to Des Moines

Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. — Hoyt Sherman Theatre
This event will be free and open to the public.

Hope That Heals

 

View the PDF Flier
for Hope that Heals.

PLEASE JOIN US!
for this moving presentation on
how to protect your children and the children in our community.

 

“We cannot prevent what we do not know or understand.”
— Marilyn Van Derbur

 

On Tuesday April 4th Marilyn Van Derbur, former Miss America and award winning author, is coming to Des Moines. She will share her triumphant story of overcoming childhood sexual abuse by her father — a prominent Denver businessman and philanthropist. Marilyn is an expert on healing and prevention. Learn how to better protect your children and the children of our community.

 

For more information on Marilyn and her book visit
www.missamericabyday.com

 

Pottery For Prevention

Friday, November 3, 2006
State Historical Museum
East 6th and Locust
Des Moines, Iowa
Call 515.244.2200

"Pottery for Prevention," a FUNdraising event was held at the Historical Building in the hip 'n'cool East Village. Pottery designed by Iowa artists will be auctioned with proceeds benefiting Prevent Child Abuse Iowa.

 

Read more about this event.

 

The 2005 Pottery for Prevention fund raising event,

Pottery Auction Items

Click to view all items
from the 2005 Auction

benefiting Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, was held Friday, November 4 at the State Historical Building of Iowa in the East Village of downtown Des Moines. Iowa artists, local celebrities, children, and others will design one-of-a-kind pottery pieces. These unique artworks, combined with value-added enhancements such as gift certificates, services, and other goods, were sold at auction during “Pottery for Prevention” on the evening of November 4. In 2004 – the first for Prevent Child Abuse Iowa – raised more than $20,000 for Prevent Child Abuse Iowa operations and programs.

 

To learn more about Pottery for Prevention or sponsorship of next years event, contact Lisa Golly, Community Involvement Coordinator, Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, at 515.244.2200, 1-800-CHILDREN, or email: .

View pictures and read more about the 2005 event.

 

The 2004 Pottery for Prevention, a first-time fundraising event to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Iowa, was an artistic, financial, and social success. Nearly 150 people gathered at the Raccoon River Park Nature Lodge on Saturday, November 13 for food, beverages, and silent and live art auctions featuring pottery made by Iowa artists. View pictures and read more about the 2004 event.

 

 

 

For general comments and questions, please contact:

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa
505 Fifth Avenue, Suite 900
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone: 515-244-2200
Toll Free: 800-237-1815
Fax: 515-280-7835
Email:

 

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