What We Do

The Face It® Movement, conceived and created in 2012 as a response to the public outcry against the increasing number of child abuse deaths in the Commonwealth, officially launched in April 2013 as an initiative led by Kosair Charities.

Face It directly addresses the unacceptable incidences of child abuse and neglect in Kentucky with the promotion of best practices in child abuse prevention and intervention, engaging the community, and advocating for effective policies to improve the child welfare system.

The Face It Movement continues to grow in partnership and work. This is a long journey with many steps. There is no magic wand to end child abuse—and that is exactly why we have made such a comprehensive and long-term commitment. We can work together to ensure children are safe and protected.

Download a Face It one-pager.

Learn more about the Face It Work Teams.

Progress Reports:

– 2021 Highlights Report
– 2020 Highlights Report
– 2018-19 Highlights Report
– 2017 Annual Report
– 5-Year Progress Report
– 3-Year Progress Report

THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE FACE IT ® MOVEMENT INCLUDE

Mr. Randy Coe, Kosair Charities
Jerry Ward, Kosair Charities
Dr. Terry Brooks, Kentucky Youth Advocates
Melissa Currie, MD, Kosair Charities Division of Pediatric Forensic Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine
Judge Patricia FitzGerald, retired Family Court Judge
Mr. Gordon Brown, formerly Home of the Innocents
Mr. Dan Fox, formerly Family and Children’s Place and Children’s Advocate
Ms. Marta Miranda, formerly Center for Women and Families

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What We Do

The Face It® Movement, conceived and created in 2012 as a response to the public outcry against the increasing number of child abuse deaths in the Commonwealth, officially launched in April 2013 as an initiative led by Kosair Charities.

THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE FACE IT ® MOVEMENT INCLUDE