Happy Children. Healthy Families.

Utah Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Working together, we can protect Utah's most valuable resource - its children. Through initiatives including education programs on abuse recognition and reporting for both children and adults, evidence-based home visiting support for parents, and more, Prevent Child Abuse Utah is dedicated to this vital cause.

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Promotional graphic for the Prevent Child Abuse Utah Stacey Campbell Memorial Golf Tournament, featuring large blue text and a close-up image of a golf ball on the right side.

June 22, 2026 | Wolf Creek Golf Course

Annual Golf Tournament Join us at the Stacey Campbell Memorial Golf Tournament benefitting child abuse prevention in Utah. You'll spend the day in the mountains at Wolf Creek Golf Course in Eden, Utah. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and prizes provided for each player.

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Strengthening Utah's Families | Protecting Children

Child Abuse & Trafficking Prevention

For over 40 years, Prevent Child Abuse Utah has taught Utah's school communities how to recognize, resist, and report child abuse. Our curriculum was written with Utah values for Utah's parents, children, and educators. Together, we can create a brighter future for our families.

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USBE's Primary Provider of Child Abuse Prevention Education

Child Abuse & Trafficking Prevention

For over 40 years, Prevent Child Abuse Utah has been teaching Utah's school communities how to recognize, resist, and report child abuse. Our curriculum was written with Utah values for Utah's parents, children, and educators. Together, we can create a brighter future for our families.

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Our courses are now online

Giving adults the information they need to keep Utah’s children safe through education and awareness.

Adults Working with Youth

This online course teaches adults working with youth how to protect children from abuse.

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A Course for Parents

This online course teaches parents how to protect their children from abuse and how to recognize it.

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Utah Family Strengthening Network

Protective Factors

Learn how to implement the Protective Factors Framework in your work to benefit the families you serve and promote better outcomes.

The next training will be held online on December 12, 2025.

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Important Resources

At Prevent Child Abuse Utah, we lay the groundwork to deliver the great childhoods that all children deserve. We promote services that improve child well-being and develop programs that help to prevent abuse and neglect before it occurs.

See how funding is put to use.

Child & Family Services Annual Report

School-Based programs

All presentations and courses are free of charge.

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Home Visiting Programs

Parents as Teachers is a FREE, evidence-based national home visitation program.

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Latest Press

Welcome to our blog section where we provide valuable information and insights on various topics that matter to you, including child abuse prevention and awareness.

April 22, 2026

A Survivor’s Voice: Rich Rayl on Language, Loss, and the Life-Changing Power of Early Prevention

A Survivor’s Voice: Rabbi Avremi Zippel on Belief, Belonging, and Breaking the Silence

Creating Safer Spaces for Children: A Community Commitment

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Child abuse isn’t inevitable, it’s preventable. Join us in supporting families, empowering children, and teaching adults. Let’s end child abuse in UT

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We want to shout out the Ziegfeld Theatre for taking the great step in protecting their youth by having their staff trained in our Child Abuse Prevention Training! If you want to request our training, follow the link in our bio! 💙🎭 #UtahTheatre #SafeTheatre #Theatrekid #RecognizeResistReport #HTPrevention #KeepKidsSafe #ProtectourKids #ScoutsHonor #BoundaryTown #Utahmoms

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Child Abuse affects us more than we know. When we become aware, & educate ourselves in prevention, we can provide a safer childhood for all kids. Learn more about how you can do your part at our website, pcautah.org🩵💙 #Utahmoms #OneinSeven #TrustedAdults #ChildAbuseHotline #SafeChildProject #UtahSchools #CSAPrevention

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It's Wear Blue Day!!! 💙

Take a picture of yourself wearing blue, tag us in your story, & we will repost you on our page! We want the feed to be flooded with blue all in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month! 🩵 You can also download our social media kit at the link in our bio! 📘

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Create a 😀Joy Plan with your family and share answers together.

A Joy Plan is a simple reminder of the things that bring joy to you and your family. It captures what helps each person laugh, feel calm, and feel proud, and keeps those moments visible and easy to return to. When days feel hard or overwhelming, a Joy Plan helps you reconnect, support one another, and build meaningful moments of connection in everyday life.

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Actively Enrolling: Home Visiting Support Across Utah for Families
Whether you’re a family looking for a little extra guidance or simply want to give your child the best possible start, our Home Visiting programs are now enrolling in communities across Utah.

Our programs are flexible and designed to fit into your actual daily routine. Whether it’s sharing activities to strengthen your bond or connecting you with local resources, our home visitors meet you exactly where you are today.

Families can fill out this brief form, and a home visitor will reach out directly:
https://pcautah.org/home-visiting/#home-visiting-signup

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🎬 That’s a wrap on another year! Our Education Team showed up to help keep kids safe, supported, & empowered. We will see you back again in 2026! #USBE #CAP #ChildSexualAbuse #Spotlight #ChildAbuseHotline #UtahSchools #UhOhFeeling

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"After a competitive process, the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) has awarded Prevent Child Abuse Utah the contract as the statewide primary provider of child sexual abuse and human trafficking prevention education in elementary schools." - Link in bio to read more!
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We are beyond thrilled to begin this new journey! We are on our way to educate & empower Utah`s children. 💙💙💙

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Welcome to Boundary Town! 🏙️ Our new online course built for adults to learn how to recognize, resist, & report child abuse. Together, we can protect kids, build safe boundaries, & prevent child abuse. Take our new course at the link in our bio! 💙 #BoundaryTown #ProtectKids #ProtectourKids #KeepKidsSafe #USBE #CSA #MandatedReporter #BodySafety #ChildAbuseHotline

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If you are considering a donation or would like to help in a volunteer capacity, please contact us using the link below. Your participation can and will make a difference.

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Ready to be part of Utah's child abuse prevention?

If you are considering a donation or would like to help in a volunteer capacity, please contact us using the links below. Your participation can and will make a difference.

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Board members contribute their time and resources to Prevent Child Abuse Utah's advocacy efforts, fundraising events, and awareness campaigns.

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Prevent Child Abuse America

Prevent Child Abuse Utah is a proud chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, the leading experts on child abuse prevention.

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Ready to be part of Utah's child abuse prevention?

If you are considering a donation or would like to help in a volunteer capacity, please contact us using the links below. Your participation can and will make a difference.

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