Prevent Child Abuse Virginia
Non-profit OrganizationsVirginia, United States11-50 Employees
Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV) is a private, nonprofit organization based in Richmond, Virginia, that focuses on promoting positive parenting through child advocacy and public education. Its mission centers on preventing the abuse and neglect of children in Virginia, coordinating with a statewide network of local organizations to advance this goal. PCAV serves as the regional leader for 46 partner groups, including initiatives in areas such as Healthy Families Norfolk and Greater Richmond SCAN, which collaborate to support families and protect children. The organization operates within the nonprofit sector dedicated to child welfare, engaging with businesses and other organizations to strengthen efforts in positive parenting and child protection. Based in the Richmond area, PCAV positions itself as a coordinating hub within Virginia’s child advocacy landscape, emphasizing community partnerships and public education as key strategies. Since its formation, it has worked to align local programs under a statewide framework to prevent child abuse and neglect across the state.