Unite to Shatter Silence, Dismantle Shame, and Erase the Stigma surrounding Child Sexual Abuse

Launched in April 2022, this initiative aims to train 10% of the tri-county adult population (approximately 35,000 adults) in Stewards of Children®. Research shows that reaching this 10% can trigger a societal tipping point, leading to widespread adoption of critical practices.

PURPOSE: To enhance community engagement and transform social norms to be prevention-oriented by increasing the accessibility and demand for CSA prevention education.

STRATEGY: Through community partnerships, we are reframing prevention education as a critical public health investment, workforce development opportunity, and corporate social responsibility to ensure that adults from all sectors are educated to effectively safeguard children and support survivors. 

GOAL: To reach our societal tipping point by educating 35,000 adults (10% of the adult population) to prevent CSA by the end of 2028. 

RESEARCH: In January 2024, UNCW’s School of Health & Applied Human Sciences launched a 5-year longitudinal research study to evaluate the societal impacts of our prevention initiative. This research will be critical to guide local prevention efforts and maximize impact!

Join THOUSANDS of adults who have joined our local initiative to prevent child sexual abuse in our community!

Contact Brieanna Guerra at brieanna.guerra@carouselcenter.org or call 910-254-9898