Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK)

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Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK)

Kentucky’s leading voice for child abuse prevention. With our Partners, prevention is possible. 💙
Advocacy | Awareness | Education | Training

08/24/2026

📓 Open your notebooks—days are running out to build your KAWI schedule!

All Kids Are Worth It! Conference workshops are ready for you to explore. Flip through the lineup, circle your must-see sessions, and get ready for two days packed with learning, connection, and plenty of 90s nostalgia.

Registration closes August 31! Check out the full workshop lineup and get registered before the bell rings. 🔔

Link: https://tinyurl.com/KAWI26reg

08/22/2026

Closing Plenary Spotlight! KAWI 2026 will close with an important session featuring Jeremy Murrell, Deputy Commissioner for the Counter Exploitation Division.

“Human Trafficking, Online Predators and Keeping Kids Safe: Kentucky is Leading the Way” will give attendees the opportunity to hear directly about the work being done in Kentucky to protect children from online predators, combat human trafficking, and address technology-facilitated crimes.

From landmark legal action involving online platforms to the investigative work happening across the Commonwealth, this closing plenary will highlight one of the most urgent child safety issues of our time.

Join us September 14–15 in Lexington for KAWI 2026!

08/21/2026

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) is seeking qualified media partners!

PCAK has released two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for media coverage supporting our annual Kids Are Worth It! Conference and invites interested vendors to submit proposals for consideration.

These opportunities will support efforts to expand the reach and visibility of KAWI across Kentucky. Learn more and review the RFPs, click the links below!

Photography and Videography RFP- https://tinyurl.com/4h9zu867

On-site Social Media Coverage RFP-https://tinyurl.com/h2pv2ma3

Please share with individuals, agencies, and media partners who may be interested!

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST

08/19/2026

KAWI Staff Spotlight: Melanie is sharing her conference favorites! From her must-attend workshop to her one-hour Lexington pick, our staff is helping attendees get excited for two days of learning, networking, and 90s-themed conference fun.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/KAWI2026

08/18/2026

Find your voice in our Upstream Academy! Applications are now open for the next class of leaders like you!

This innovative program is helping communities across Kentucky prevent child abuse and neglect by equipping local leaders with the tools, training, and connections to create lasting change.

We are grateful to the members of the Kentucky General Assembly who made this possible through their Phase One investment in the 2024 state budget and Phase Two investment earlier this year. Your commitment to making child abuse prevention a priority has helped turn this vision into reality and allowed Upstream Academy to get off the ground and begin making a difference in communities across the Commonwealth.

Thank you to our legislative champions for believing that prevention works. 💙 Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with leaders in your communities!

Applications are now open: https://pcaky.org/upstream

08/11/2026

We don’t know about you, but we think it’s kinda chic to attend KAWI. ✨

Registration closes for this year's conference on August 31. Don't miss out on celebrating our 30th with us!

Register today- https://tinyurl.com/KAWI26reg

08/07/2026

PCAK Staff Pick: Chris is highlighting the workshop he would attend at KAWI 2026 and why it matters. With 35 workshop options, attendees can choose sessions that support their work, deepen their knowledge, and bring new tools back to their communities.

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/KAWI2026

07/30/2026

Congratulations to PCAK Board Member Mike Bowling on being recognized as a nominee for the Judy Taylor Philanthropy Leadership Award at the Kentucky State Police Foundation Awards Luncheon.

Mike's lifelong commitment to protecting Kentucky's children, supporting families, and strengthening communities continues to inspire everyone who has the privilege of working alongside him. While we're proud to celebrate this well-deserved nomination, we're even more grateful for the passion, leadership, and heart he brings to child abuse prevention every day.

Thank you to the Kentucky State Police Foundation for recognizing leaders who make a lasting difference across the Commonwealth. 💙

07/28/2026

🎥 POV: You're watching the documentary about the conference everyone is talking about...

Now the only question is... will you be in it?

Don't let the credits roll without you... Early bird registration ends Monday, August 3! Register now to lock in the best rate and make sure you're part of the KAWI story.

https://tinyurl.com/KAWI2026

07/27/2026

For years, Renee Shaw has done far more than report the news. She has helped Kentucky have the conversations that matter most. Through her thoughtful journalism at KET - Kentucky Educational Television, she has consistently elevated the voices of advocates, professionals, and families working to create a brighter future for Kentucky's children.

At Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, we've been grateful for the opportunities to join Renee on Connections, Kentucky Tonight, and Kentucky Edition to discuss child abuse prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the importance of investing in families before crises occur. Her commitment to shining a light on these issues has helped educate, inspire, and mobilize communities across the Commonwealth.

Thank you, Renee, for using your platform to champion Kentucky's kids and for reminding us that the stories we tell have the power to change lives. Your legacy of public service and advocacy will continue to make a difference for generations to come. 💙

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2265 Harrodsburg Road, Suite 200
Lexington, KY
40504

Telephone

+18592258879

Website

http://www.pcaky.org/

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