Power of Prevention: Stories of Hope and Healing from the Strengthened by Prevention Panel

Recorded live at PCA America’s 2025 National Conference in Portland, this episode of The Shift: Voices of Prevention features the Strengthened by Prevention panel, a powerful group of leaders, advocates, and storytellers who remind us what prevention looks like in real life.Panelists Keri Hope Richmond, Camille Idedevo, Kali Thorne Ladd, Elayna Fernández and moderator Habeebah Rasheed Grimes share deeply personal stories of how early support, community care, and safe relationships changed their lives and the lives of those around them. From the protective power of Head Start and mental health services, to the ministry of presence in moments of crisis, the conversation highlights why prevention must be centered in every system, policy, and community.Together, they call for a future where children are at the center, relationships are honored, and healing is collective. As one panelist put it, “Safe people save people.”Tune in for a heartfelt discussion on empathy, healing, and why prevention is not only possible—it’s powerful.Subscribe for more episodes