About Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV):
Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV) is the state chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America, with a network of 43 local agencies and Healthy Families sites (such as Northern Virginia SCAN, Greater Richmond SCAN and Prevent Child Abuse Hampton Roads) that provide direct service and advocacy for families in their communities. PCAV provides training to professionals who work in the child abuse prevention field; educates the public about the benefits of positive parenting and child advocacy; serves as a voice for children and families in legislative and other arenas, and supports caregivers directly through 800-CHILDREN, a statewide, toll-free parent tip line.
