About Us

About Us

Partners In Prevention

Partners in Prevention is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 2010 we have worked to increase awareness of the effects of child abuse and neglect and to promote solutions by supporting prevention services within a wide range of communities.

We are a diverse group of people from all walks of life—business, government and civil society that believe in protecting childhood for children today so they can fulfill their potential as adults tomorrow.

Do You Want To Be A Partner In Prevention?

It doesn’t require a special skill to partner with us and your support will make an enormous difference in the life of a child.

Is there a group in your community that would be interested in participating in this awareness and advocacy work? We want to hear from you!

blue ribbon welcome kit

Become a Partner in Prevention and receive this welcome kit to help spread the word.

The Blue Ribbon

In the late 1980’s a very personal awareness campaign was conducted by a Virginia grandmother, Bonnie Finney, whose grandson had died as a result of abuse. Ms. Finney tied a blue ribbon to the antenna of her car to remember and honor her grandson. She spoke out in her community to alert others of the tragedy of child abuse and the use of the Blue Ribbon has since expanded across the country, embraced by many.

Partners in Prevention’s logo is a new expression of the Blue Ribbon that includes a red heart signifying hope and empowerment. Our partners wear and display this ribbon as a sign of support for prevention programs that work to end child abuse and neglect through supporting family resilience, empowering children and educating the community.

Partners In Prevention Identity Best Practices

A guide on how to use our materials and brand assets.

Partners In Prevention Style Guide
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Founding Partners:

Pioneering Partner in Prevention
Dr. Moses Grossman
1921 – 2018
“A singular focus: Prevention”

Katie Albright
Kathy Baxter
Bob Carrigan
Derrick Chan

Cheryl Jennings
Marc Korody
Yan Kuang
Julia Ledyard

Monica Malmquist
Helen Paul
Adam Powell

Mette Qvistgaard
Tom Saberi
Roy Shimek

Partners in Prevention leadership, all serving in volunteer capacity:

Over the last three decades Patty has been committed to the prevention of child abuse.
In her capacity as business woman and active member of both non-profit and for profit boards she has brought together friends and associates from the public and private sectors to invest their talents in the development of public awareness campaigns and materials for both adults and children.

Kathy has served as a social worker for 44 years. She has been involved in child welfare and, in particular child abuse prevention as past Director of the San Francisco Child Abuse Council serving in that position for four decades. Kathy remains very active in her community as a child advocate. She is a Founding Partner and provides leadership as Vice-President of our organization.

Helen brings over four decades of professional tax accounting experience and corporate finance directorship to her position as Treasurer for Partners In Prevention. She spent several years as a board member of a regional credit union. As a dedicated volunteer in her community she has also served as Executive Board Member and Treasurer of her regional American Association of University Women.

Mette brings experience in communication and fundraising to the council. As a business owner and active member of her local community she has helped develop strategies for many public and private non-profit and for profit ventures. She has been engaged in the work of Partners in Prevention from our foundation in 2010.

Council Member: Bob Carrigan

Bob is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and Founding Member of Partners In Prevention. He advises in the development and manufacturing of our public awareness and educational materials and has assisted in the creation of many of our campaigns. Bob is an active member of the business community and a highly sought advisor to leaders across the non-profit world.

Council Member: Irene Kudarauskas, MSW

Irene brings direct community experience to the Council having used the Partners In Prevention materials to bring awareness to parents and staff at the Alameda Family Services Head Start/Early Head Start and school-based programs. She recently joined the PIP board to support increasing distribution and development of our child abuse prevention materials.