“We have seen the progress that can be made when society commits to shining a bright light on a crime like domestic violence, and we are seeing the beginning of what can be accomplished if we continue shining that bright light on child abuse. As adults, we have a legal and moral obligation to stand up and speak out for children who are being abused. These children cannot speak for themselves.”
— Beau Biden
“We have seen the progress that can be made when society commits to shining a bright light on a crime like domestic violence, and we are seeing the beginning of what can be accomplished if we continue shining that bright light on child abuse. As adults, we have a legal and moral obligation to stand up and speak out for children who are being abused. These children cannot speak for themselves.”
— Beau Biden
We believe, as Beau did, that no child should be threatened by a predator – either an adult or a peer – and that child abuse is preventable.
5 children die from abuse each day
We believe the best way to prevent child abuse is to educate adults and children.
1 in 10 children will be sexually abused by the time they are 18
We believe the time is now to identify and train the next generation of child welfare professionals.
Over 53,000 adults trained to recognize and report abuse
We believe strengthening national child protection laws is an urgent, attainable goal.
25 states across the U.S. with BBF Programming
Beau believed in our better angels. He knew the first lines of defense for a child who is bullied are that child’s peers. He knew every child was capable of courage, but that courage without confidence does not inspire action. We will work in schools to teach children skills, and to give them tools and procedures that result in the confidence to report, and stop, bullying.
Over 27,500 children trained in our Internet safety program
We believe that child abuse can be prevented through effectively educating adults and children, developing the next generation of child welfare professionals and strengthening child protection laws around the country.
