Our Purrble® plush toy, designed to help kids feel calm and manage their emotions, was selected as one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2021.
Founded in 1979, Committee for Children is a global nonprofit whose work is at the forefront of an irrepressible movement. A leader in the field, we champion the safety and well-being of kids through social-emotional learning (SEL) to fulfill our vision of safe children thriving in a just and peaceful world.
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Messages from Our CEO
As social distancing decreases and families head back into public spaces, it’s crucial that we reinitiate conversations about child safety. Learn more about how you can help prevent child sexual abuse in this blog from CEO Andrea Lovanhill.Read More
Schools are uniquely well-positioned to combat the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC), but gaps in research, legislation, and policy have kept teachers and students from getting prevention programs to help keep children safe. Learn about our recommendations to increase CSEC prevention programs.Read More
Learn the three ways educators play a key role in protecting children from sexual abuse and access resources to help you build your child protection plan.Learn More
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