Episode 2: Preventing Abuse With Karen Kennard

In Episode 2 of Protect. Heal. Prevent., host Kerry McCracken, Executive Director of The Children’s Assessment Center, is joined by Karen Kennard, Assistant Executive Director and longtime former Director of Training and Prevention.Their conversation focuses on the critical role education and prevention play in child advocacy. Karen shares insights from years of leading training and prevention efforts, discussing how awareness, community education, and evidence-informed strategies help reduce risk and empower adults to better protect children. The episode also explores how prevention work strengthens systems of care and supports the CAC’s mission to stop abuse before it occurs.This discussion highlights why prevention is an essential part of creating safer communities for children and families.