The Shift: Voices of Prevention — A podcast by Prevent Child Abuse America
How do we create a future where every family is safe, supported, and filled with hope? The Shift explores bold, upstream solutions to the public health challenges facing children and families today.
Hosted by Prevent Child Abuse America, each episode features transformative conversations with experts, changemakers, and people with lived experience. Together, we dive into prevention strategies, policy breakthroughs, and the systemic shifts that have the power to change lives.
Part of PCA America’s movement to make family well-being the new normal, The Shift amplifies the voices and ideas shaping a brighter, more hopeful future for all families.
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Episodes
29 episodes
Power of Prevention: Stories of Hope and Healing from the Strengthened by Prevention Panel
Recorded live at PCA America’s 2025 National Conference in Portland, this episode of The Shift: Voices of Prevention features the Strengthened by Prevention panel, a powerful group of leaders, advocates, and storytellers who rem...
From Pain to Power: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris on Healing and Prevention
Live from PCA America’s 2025 National Conference in Portland, award-winning physician, researcher, and former California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris shares why prevention is both deeply personal and profoundly professional. R...
Keep the Momentum Going with Melissa - Day 3
We’re in full swing now! Day 3 is all about sustaining that momentum and making your dreams a reality. Melissa shares powerful strategies for staying focused, navigating challenges, and building resilience.
Quantum Leap Possibilities of Prevention
In this episode of The Shift: Voices of Prevention, internationally renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Bruce Perry—co-author of the groundbreaking bestseller What Happened to You?—explores how shifting our foc...
From Hope to Strength: Prioritizing Family Access
In this powerful episode of The Shift: Voices of Prevention, discover how hope can be transformed into meaningful action for families. The conversation with Yolanda Bronner-Wooten dives deep into strategies for ensuring families have t...
Rise and Shine with Melissa - Day 2
The journey continues! Day 2 of the conference brings you even more motivation and practical wisdom as Melissa explores the steps you can take to stay on track and amplify your impact. With actionable tips ...
Reimagining Together: Seeding System Success
In this enlightening conversation, co-executive directors of the Haywood Burns Institute, Samantha Mellerson and Tshaka Barrows, delve into transformative strategies for reshaping systems to better serve communities. They discuss the importance...
Love as a Force for Justice
In this episode of The Shift: Voices of Prevention, Desmond Meade, Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, shares his extraordinary journey from homelessness and addiction to leading one of the most signi...
Policy Through Lived Experience with Rep. Annessa Hartman
In this powerful episode, Oregon State Representative Annessa Hartman shares her journey from personal hardship to public service, illustrating how lived experiences can shape effective policy. As the daughter of a single working mother and a s...
Welcome to Our National Conference in Portland OR with Melissa - Day 1
Get ready to kickstart your journey with Melissa on the very first day of our special series! In this episode, she dives into the powerful themes of growth, transformation, and the importance of starting strong. Tune in for some game-changing i...
Nothing About Us: Centering Youth Partnership
In this powerful episode of The Shift: Voices of Prevention, host Nathan Fink converses with Leah Schluter and Adrian Amezcua from the Center for Childhood Safety and Wellbeing at the University of Oregon. T...
Our Moment: The Next Generation of Prevention | PCA America's Leadership
In this powerful episode of The Shift: Voices of Prevention, Prevent Child Abuse America’s leadership team—Dr. Melissa Merrick (President & CEO), Dr. Bart Klika (Chief Research Officer), and Jennifer Jones (Chief Strategy Officer)—...
Framing Family Well-Being: From Blame to Belonging | Jessica Moyer
In this episode of The Shift: Voices of Prevention, we sit down with Jessica Moyer, Senior Principal Strategist at the
Technology, Innovation & Child Welfare Systems Ep.3 Jennifer Jones and Takkeem Morgan | CAP Month 2024
Join us for the third and final installment of our conversation series, hosted by our Chief Strategy Officer, Jennifer Jones. We’re wrapping up with a crucial discussion on Technology and Child Welfare, featuring Takkeem Morgan, Executive Direc...
Partnership & Upstream Impact with Dr. Melissa Merrick and Lisa Hamilton | CAP Month 2024
PCA America is thrilled to bring you the second episode in its first ever conversation series hosted by our very own President & CEO, Dr. Melissa Merrick. Dr. Merrick explores the importance of working together, in partnership, to ...
Ep. 1: Dr. Melissa Merrick and Dr. Allison Arwady | PCA CAP Month 2024
PCA America is thrilled to bring you its first ever conversation series hosted by our very own President & CEO, Dr. Melissa Merrick. Dr. Merrick explores the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on children’s lives with ...
