Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky Archives

Kentucky State Police keeping children safe, arrest more than 300 online predators since 2019

March 7, 2025March 7, 20250

Governor Andy Beshear announced Thursday that since 2019, the Kentucky State Police have arrested 309 online child predators. “Our message…

January 9, 2025January 8, 20250

For the first time in recent history, there were zero incidents of corporal punishment in Kentucky schools. The historic end…

August 27, 2023August 26, 20230

Jill Seyfred, executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK), was presented with the James Hmurovich Award at Prevent Child…

June 14, 2023June 13, 20230

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, in conjunction with the Kentucky State Police, released new resources to help parents, caregivers and professionals…

April 2, 2022April 1, 20220

Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky (PCAK) challenged its statewide partners to sign a pledge this month to refocus efforts on protecting…

May 30, 2020May 29, 20200

Preparing Kentucky for a prosperous future after the COVID-19 pandemic begins with our youngest citizens. The latest social science shows…

October 16, 20180

Attorney General Andy Beshear said a cyber-tip from Facebook led his office to arrest a 25-year-old Dry Ridge man for…

September 24, 2018September 23, 20180

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News FRANKFORT, Ky. – When it comes to keeping babies safe, three of the most…

December 20, 20170

Stress can increase during the holidays, even in the most loving of families. And that can put some children at…

October 1, 2017September 30, 20170

The Kosair Charities® Face It Movement has partnered with the Kentucky Association of Children’s Advocacy Centers and Prevent Child Abuse…

September 25, 2017September 24, 20170

Attorney General Andy Beshear announced $48,000 in grant funding from the Child Victims’ Trust Fund to help prevent child abuse…