Carousel Child Advocacy Center serves hundreds of children every year who have experienced sexual abuse.

These are OUR children from OUR communities; their protection and recovery are our top priorities.

We cannot do this alone!

Lead by Carousel, the Coalition to Prevention Child Sexual Abuse connects child advocates from New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender Counties to increase our knowledge, skills, and confidence to prevent child sexual abuse!

The Coalition will align local community prevention efforts with the Six Pillars outlined in the National Plan to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse & Exploitation, which provides a framework for developing comprehensive prevention strategies.

Our local Coalition is dedicated to serving as a regional pilot program, enhancing the child sexual abuse prevention initiatives of Child Advocacy Centers across North Carolina.

• EDUCATION: Receive access to speakers, resources, and trainings related to child sexual abuse prevention.

• CONNECTION: Enjoy networking and collaborating with local stakeholders and community child advocates.

• INNOVATION: Contribute to the development and implementation of local initiatives that protect our children from sexual abuse.

Step 1: Education

Do you feel educated to prevent, recognize, or react responsibly to child sexual abuse? Do understand your role in prevention efforts?

Join the Tri-County Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Initiative by completing a Stewards of Children Prevention Workshop. You will be empowered with knowledge and actions steps to effectively prevent abuse and support survivors.

In just 3 hours, you can learn to be the advocate every child deserves!

Step 2: Connection

You've completed a prevention workshop and... now what?

Join the Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse by registering to attend virtual monthly meetings. You will be connected to a local network of child advocates, continuing education and skill development opportunities, and stay inspired to be a child advocate.

In just 1 hour per month, you can go beyond the "one-time training" and stay connected to prevention, dramatically increasing your knowledge, skills and confidence to make a difference!

Step 3: Innovation

Ripple effects are powerful, but are you ready to make waves?

Register to attend a Coalition Working Group Session hosted by the Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse. Contribute your unique experiences, insights, skills, and voice to build innovative prevention strategies in the Tri-County region.

In just one session, you can help shape comprehensive prevention efforts in our community!

Contact rebecca.martin@carouselcenter.org