Journal of Pediatrics. Over-the-counter or prescription drugs. Child abuse. And Prevent Child Abuse America.

An upcoming report in The Journal of Pediatrics discusses the relationship between the use of over-the counter or prescription drugs and child abuse and Prevent Child Abuse America President & CEO, James M. Hmurovich, has been quoted widely about the report in a variety of forums including MSNBC.com, CNN.com and the NY Daily News.

Child abuse caused by poisoning is a rare but recognized harm, said Jim Hmurovich, president and chief executive of Prevent Child Abuse America, an advocacy agency. While he had yet to review the new study, Hmurovich said it points to the need for better child abuse prevention efforts.

“I don’t think it’s right at any time to give unprescribed medicine to a child,” he said. “Did the parent do it out of frustration? Did they do it at their wits’ end? If that’s the case, we need to be even more aggressive in terms of parent education.”

Going out of Business Sale!

As you may have seen, as of the end of July, Facebook will be discontinuing its gift store. This will include all charitable gifts, including the pinwheel offered by Prevent Child Abuse America. To beat the clock, and help us raise more awareness of and funding for child abuse prevention and healthy child development, we invite everyone to buy and send these special gifts… before they disappear forever. Visit here to make your purchase and be sure to share this with others. Thank you very much for your support.

Child Welfare Information Gateway launches its redesigned website.

The Child Welfare Information Gateway is a quite helpful site which we hope you will take a look at. For a brief description of the site please read the following language from the site itself.

"Child Welfare Information Gateway connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. We feature the latest on topics from prevention to permanency, including child abuse and neglect, foster care, and adoption."

Jewelry to inspire change.

How can one person spread the word that all children deserve to lead healthy lives, free from abuse and neglect? Let us show you. We are proud to introduce the Pinwheels for Prevention® Jewelry Collection, a handcrafted line of sterling silver pieces made in America by Sylvan Spirit. By wearing an item from this original Collection, you will be bringing the pinwheel – the new symbol for healthy child development and child abuse prevention – to your community. You will be sharing the message that getting it right early in a child's life is less costly to society than having to fix it later. From everyday earrings and pendants to elegant toggle-style bracelets and necklaces, this Collection offers something for everyone. Whether for yourself or as a gift, through this line you can inspire others to make positive changes for children across the nation. Be the force that moves the pinwheel, and our movement, forward. And do it in style at the same time. Click here to see the Pinwheels for Prevention® Jewelry Collection. Thank you for your support!