In a world where child safety is paramount, recent news from Greenfield highlights the unsettling reality that child abuse can happen anywhere, even within the seemingly secure confines of after-school programs. At the Indiana Center for Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide (ICPYAS), we recognize the urgency of addressing these issues through our comprehensive prevention education programs.

Talking to kids about body safety doesn’t have to be scary! 

Does self care sometimes just feel like one more thing on your to-do list?

Youth suicide rates have been rising for the past two decades.

Believe it or not, it is back to school time! Here in central Indiana, we have schools resuming as early as next week! As much as we all love summer, there is something about starting school that brings everyone excitement.

Sometimes – despite our best intentions and efforts – bad things happen to children…

Sometimes – despite our best intentions and efforts – bad things happen to children…

It seems like it happened overnight. We gave our 7 year old her very own tablet for her birthday. Suddenly, she’s herding cats on Minecraft…

This past Sunday marked the beginning of mental health awareness week!