New PSA Features Drew Brees for The National Children's Advocacy Center

"We Are. You Can." Public Service Announcement Raises Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NFL Quarterback Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints has joined The National Children's Advocacy Center in a new public service announcement (PSA) on the prevention of child abuse. The campaign introduces the recently launched "We Are. You Can." initiative.

The "We Are. You Can." initiative emphasizes personal awareness and actions every individual can take to help protect children in every community in order to have safe and productive futures. The combination of the PSA, a corresponding web site with detailed information, and social media outreach all highlight actions for keeping children safe from child abuse and neglect in a fully integrated, comprehensive media campaign.

"I am pleased to partner with The National Children's Advocacy Center for the "We Are. You Can." project. Children are our greatest resource and it is up to each and every one of us to do everything we can to protect them from abuse and neglect," said Drew Brees.

The worst instances of child abuse and neglect such as the Casey Anthony and Jaycee Duggard cases get the most attention, but for every case that makes it to national news, there are literally thousands more in communities all over the country.

"The unprecedented media attention surrounding these recent stories reminds us that child abuse is a very real problem in our society. The "We Are. You Can." campaign encourages people everywhere to safeguard our children. By investing in these efforts now and in the future, we can all lead the charge to end the cycle of child abuse and neglect," said Chris Newlin, Executive Director of The National Children's Advocacy Center.

For more information on the "We Are. You Can." movement, visit the web site at www.weareyoucan.org. To obtain a copy of the PSA, please contact Pam Clasgens at (256) 509-9948 or [email protected].

For over 25 years, The National Children's Advocacy Center, a non-profit organization, has spread awareness of child abuse issues in the U.S. and around the world, and has provided training for more than 70,000 professionals in 24 countries. For more information, visit www.nationalcac.org.

Contact
Pam Clasgens, (256) 509-9948 (Cell), [email protected]

SOURCE The National Children’s Advocacy Center