About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of investing in child abuse prevention to strengthen families and reduce long-term costs for communities.

In this episode of Speaking for Kids , we explore how investing in prevention can reduce child abuse and strengthen families before crises occur. Joined by experts from Children's Trust Michigan and Prevent Child Abuse America , the conversation breaks down what prevention really means and why it must be a priority. Our guests share how shifting resources upstream, toward family supports, community-based programs, and early intervention, leads to better outcomes for children and long-term savings for communities. We also discuss what meaningful investment in prevention looks like in practice and how these efforts help build stronger, more resilient families. For policymakers, advocates, and anyone who cares about children, this episode offers a clear call to action: invest early, support families, and prevent harm before it happens.

People in this episode

Host: Michigan's Children

Guests: Children's Trust Michigan, Prevent Child Abuse America

Topics covered

• child abuse prevention
• family support
• community programs
• early intervention
• policy advocacy

Keywords

• child abuse
• prevention
• family support
• community programs
• early intervention
• policy
• advocacy

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