Core Mission
To mobilize and equip local Indiana District Exchange Clubs with the necessary resources, training, and programs to effectively execute child abuse awareness and prevention initiatives in their respective communities. This partnership elevates the Exchange Club’s national project’s impact at the local level.
Key Partners and Roles
| Partner | Role/Expertise |
| Indiana District Exchange Clubs | Local Reach and Execution: Provides a network of established local clubs, dedicated volunteers, and community access within Indiana to implement programs and awareness campaigns. |
| kNot Today | Expertise and Resources: Offers specialized, evidence-based training, educational resources, and a strategic framework focused on the prevention of child sexual abuse and exploitation. kNot Today is active in the state through the Indiana Prevention Education Coalition. |
Project Goals
- Increase Community Awareness: Significantly raise local awareness of the scope and signs of child abuse, particularly during National Child Abuse Prevention Month each April, utilizing materials and outreach strategies developed collaboratively.
- Provide Specialized Training: Deliver evidence-based prevention education and training to Exchange Club members, local community leaders, educators, parents, and caregivers. This aims to empower adults to recognize and respond appropriately to signs of abuse.
- Resource Mobilization: Ensure that local clubs have direct access to and funding for kNot Today’s materials and programs, such as parent/caregiver guides, in-school prevention education models, and other relevant resources.
Strengthen Local Prevention Efforts: Integrate specialized programs into local Exchange Clubs’ existing service frameworks to enhance the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of their child abuse prevention efforts.
