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PCAIN is so excited to launch our new campaign, Eyes on the Child! This campaign encourages parents and guardians to watch their children at every age and every moment and will focus largely on water safety and internet safety. A number of our councils have agreed to help spearhead this campaign and help us share our message with as many Hoosiers as possible, and for this collaboration we could not be more grateful.

While the month of July is upon us, we must remember the unfortunate truth that July constantly shows the highest monthly rates of child drownings. We encourage you to use this information as a powerful motivator to spread the word about water safety, even after summertime has passed us by.

In addition, July 25th is "World Drowning Prevention Day" according to the World Health Organization. An estimated 236,000 people drown every year, and drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children aged 5-14 years. July 25th is a great day to post on social media and spread the word about water safety. To get inspiration or re-use our assets, visit the council portal or view our Instagram @pcaindiana.

2025 #EyesontheChild Campaign Assets

To help spread our campaign message to as many Hoosiers as possible, we have invited councils to utilize the marketing assets under the heading "2025 #EyesontheChild Water and Internet Safety Campaign Resources" on the council portal. These assets include social media posts, flyers, Microsoft Teams backgrounds, talking points, PSAs, and more! Accessing the council portal will require the password HAPPYKIDSHAPPYFAMILY.

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Campaign Introductory Meeting Recap and Recording

We recently met with involved council members to discuss our expectations and ideas for our campaign. If you weren't able to make it, don't worry - the recording can be found at the button below, and on the council portal!

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Meet Our New Staff Member, Josie!

Josie Campbell is a dedicated Prevention Education Specialist at Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, where she works passionately to empower communities through education, awareness, and advocacy. With a Master of Arts in Adult and Community Education, Josie brings a deep understanding of how to engage diverse audiences and foster meaningful conversations around child abuse prevention. Josie also has experience working at the Indiana Department of Child Services' Child Abuse Hotline. Josie enjoys focusing on equipping individuals and organizations with the tools they need to create safe, supportive environments for children and families across the state.

Outside of her professional role, Josie finds joy in spending quality time with her partner and energetic three-year-old son. She recharges by staying active—especially through Zumba classes—along with indulging in shopping trips and pampering herself with a fresh set of nails. Josie's vibrant personality and commitment to both her family and community make her a dynamic force in the field of prevention education.

Council Quarterly Reporting Form

For councils who have volunteered to become involved in our campaign, we are requesting your assistance in collecting data and responses showing your progress over time. The form at the button below will allow you to share info such as:

Number of trainings provided
Number of people trained
Number of Social Media posts and response rates
Number of Media interviews, articles, or PSA’s you have posted
Number of Water Watcher badges distributed and to whom
Names of community groups who you have partnered with around this campaign

Please look out for regular communication and updates from PCAIN on our campaign and its impacts.

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Water Watcher Badges

The Water Watcher Badge is a simple but powerful tool that helps prevent drowning by ensuring active, focused supervision of children in and around water. When worn, it clearly designates which adult is responsible for watching the children at that moment—eliminating confusion and encouraging accountability. We will be distributing these badges to councils ASAP!

Schedule a Regional In-Person Training

An important part of our new campaign is to train our councils to train others on water safety, so our outreach can expand to as many communities and regions as possible. To schedule with us, click below and request a Water Safety training.

Request a Training

Sign Up for a Virtual Training

We always have many public training opportunities available. To join us, sign up at the link below.

Council Reminders

Be sure to keep checking our website events calendar for upcoming events and trainings. Sign up and share them with your networks!

Additionally, please share any successes, bumps, or roadblocks you are running into with nbenich.pcain@villages.org so we can help you find solutions and share them with other councils.

Our network of local child abuse prevention councils is our biggest asset! Prevention only happens through collaboration.