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Mission
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Prevent Child Abuse Rowan is a non-profit organization dedicated to the
prevention of child abuse in Rowan County
through volunteerism, education, and advocacy.
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History
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Prevent Child Abuse Rowan began as a grass-roots organization following the first Child Abuse Prevention Walk, held in 1997. A concerned and dedicated social worker organized the Walk and as a result of her efforts, and in collaboration with other concerned citizens, Prevent Child Abuse Rowan incorporated in 2000.
Rowan Regional Medical Center agreed to partner with PCAR in 2004 by leasing property at 130 Woodson Street in Salisbury to house Rowan County’s first child advocacy center. The center, known as Terrie Hess House, memorializes one of Rowan County’s tireless child advocates and the first President of PCAR.
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Goals
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Building a citizen-based network to organize child abuse prevention efforts;
Educating about child abuse and prevention strategies;
Advocating for policies and programs concerned with the well-being of children and families; and
Ensuring that child abuse prevention services are available to all.
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For Additional Information
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Prevent Child Abuse Rowan
P.O. Box 591
Salisbury, NC 28145
704-639-1700
Fax: 704-642-1755
liz@preventchildabuserowan.org
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