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Allies in Prevention Coalition

Allies in Prevention Coalition
SCAN's coalition works to increase community involvement to prevent abuse and neglect.

Alexandria/Arlington CASA

Alexandria/Arlington CASA
SCAN's CASA Program gives a voice to children in the court system.

2012 Northern Virginia Child Abuse
Prevention Campaign

SCAN’s annual campaign reaches out to the community with messages of support for parents and the importance of child abuse prevention. The campaign has also become a trusted source of quality messaging and materials for the hundreds of child and family welfare advocates who serve our region.

> Order your materials for our 2012 Campaign, The Little Picture

Pinwheels for PreventionThe Little Picture: Every child & family matters.
Our new campaign in 2012, The Little Picture is about understanding the critical importance of every child and family in our community. When we interact, invest and impact the little pictures around us, we change the big picture for us all.

Pinwheels for PreventionPinwheels for Prevention
As part of a national campaign through Prevent Child Abuse America, SCAN is proud to introduce the pinwheel as the new symbol for child abuse and neglect prevention in conjunction with our 2011 Pause for a Child campaign. Learn more about Pinwheels for Prevention.

10th Annual Allies in Prevention Awards LuncheonThe Allies in Prevention Awards Luncheon
The 2012 campaign will kick off at SCAN's 10th Annual Allies in Prevention Awards Luncheon on March 28, 2012. Five individuals will be honored for going above and beyond in their work to protect children and support families in Northern Virginia. Learn more about the event here.