#1 question campaign overview fall partners in prevention meeting
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#1 QUESTION: CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW
• Public policy campaign led by PCA-WV. • Our goal is that lawmakers and people from
all walks of life use the question “Is it good for children?” as a litmus test for their actions.
• Replaces Children’s Day at the Legislature.• Provides stipends to support up to 25 local
events.
#1 QUESTION: CAMPAIGN OVERVIEW
• Statewide kick-off on Jan. 11, 2011 (1.11.11)• Legislative breakfast at Charleston
Marriott• Press Conference at Capitol @ 1:11 pm
• Campaign updates distributed throughout Legislative Session.
• Campaign website at www.01-11-11.org
COMMUNITY PUBLIC POLICY FORUMS
• Mobilize grassroots advocacy activity for children’s issues,
• Educate lawmakers about local priorities,
• Build relationships with lawmakers,
• Distribute information about #1 Question: Is it Good for Children? campaign.
PCA-WV 2011 Proposed Policy
Agenda
Ask state legislature for $1.1 million investment to prevent child abuse and neglect BEFORE it occurs.
Funding would support:
– $300,000 for In-Home Family Education.
– $200,000 for evidence-based prevention education.
– $600,000 for community prevention projects.
$300,000 In-Home Family Education
$300,000 to support In-Home Family Education programs and restore funding to FY 2010 level.
Funding will secure over $10.5 million in federal funding for IHFE in WV over next 5 years.
CDC estimates child abuse could be reduced up to 40% if these programs were widely available.
$600,000Community Prevention Projects
$600,000 to expand Partners in Prevention from 40 counties to all 55 counties – 38% increase.
Teams are key leaders for transformative change in their communities.
Teams implement local initiatives that build protective factors to prevent abuse and neglect.
$200,000Evidence-based Prevention
Education
$125,000 to expand Our Babies: Safe & Sound safe sleep campaign and implement Period of PURPLE Crying statewide and serve 21,000 babies per year.
$50,000 to expand Stewards of Children and train 3,000 adults. Long-term goal to train 5% of WV adults.
$25,000 to expand Strengthening Families initiative for early childhood programs.
Return on Investment
The $1.1 million prevention portfolio only costs $2.87 per child in West Virginia.
Expected returns include:
– Reduction in child abuse and neglect.
– Improved school readiness.
– Better child health.
– Better outcomes as adults.
Staying Up to Date & Taking Action
PCA-WV facilitates the Legislative Action Team for Children & Families
Weekly meetings during Regular SessionLegislative Action AlertsOnline legislative action center - CAPWIZ
Legislative Action Centerhttp://www.capwiz.com/preventchildabusewv/
PCAA Public PolicyPosition Statements
Promoting child development by supporting families
Preventing child physical abusePreventing child neglectPreventing child sexual abusePreventing child emotional abuse
Why Prevention Matters White Papers
A Better Future for America, A Better Future for America’s Children: Strengthening our Capacity to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect, Lisbeth B. Schorr, Harvard University / CSSP
Dollars and Lives: The Economics of Healthy Children, Dr. Phaedra S. Corso, 15 yrs w/ CDC
Better Lives for Children Lead to a Better Climate for Business, Michael E. Axelrod, national business leader
Why Prevention Matters White Papers
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Study: Child Abuse & Public Health, Dr. Robert Anda
Prevention Programs and Strategies: State Legislative Experiences, Kelly Crane, NCSL
Prevention Creates the Future by Transforming Culture, Dr. Jeff Linkenbach, social norming expert
ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES www.legis.state.wv.us www.congress.org www.advocacyguru.com www.ncsl.org www.afj.org www.01-11-11.org www.capwiz.com/preventchildabusewv www.preventchildabusewv.org http://www.preventchildabuse.org/advocacy/
position_statements.shtml
For More Information Contact:
Jim McKay1-866-4KIDSWV
304-697-0340Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @TEAM4WVChildrenhttp://www.01-11-11.org
http://www.preventchildabusewv.org