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New · 2025 Impact Report

Building communities that respond with support, not silence.

2025 was the year we built for the future. We developed a sex child abuse prevention program, we strengthened organizational structure, deepened evaluation architecture, and filed trademark protections for our core brand assets. We did the unglamorous work that positions an organization to grow with integrity.

77
TRAINERS
2025

Report

+1,500%
growth in brand search

384

People joined a Support Over Silence Program in 2025

77

Certified trainers carried our program back to their communities

84%

Left intending to act differently

ZERO

Would avoid a struggling caregiver at 3 months

A LETTER FROM OUR FOUNDER

The belief we started with. The evidence we have now.

When I founded Support Over Silence, I believed that ordinary people had more power to protect children and support families than anyone was giving them credit for. I believed that if we shared tools grounded in science and delivered with warmth and respect, neighbors would lean toward people in distress. And I believed that parents and caregivers needed a new model for protecting their children from abuse, exploitation, and trafficking.

In 2025, all of these beliefs were tested. And the most striking proof came in a single number: before Support Over Silence programs, 41% of participants said they would avoid a struggling caregiver and child. At three months, that number was zero.

This year, 384 people joined a Support Over Silence program and walked out differently. More than 84% left intending to act differently the next time they saw a caregiver struggling. When we asked them three months later, every attitude we measured had moved significantly in the right direction.

We now have 77 certified trainers carrying this program into their own communities, including schools, libraries, faith communities, healthcare organizations, and beyond.

"As always, we move into 2026 powered by compassion, centered on connection, and grounded in science."

— Nancy L. Weaver, PhD, MPH · Founder & CEO

OUR PROGRAMS

Two programs. One belief: ordinary people change everything.

Each program is designed to meet people where they are and walk them toward compassionate, confident action.

Community Support

Support Over Silence

The Flagship Community Program

Olley

Parent-Facing CSA Prevention

MEASURED CHANGE

What changed, and what stayed changed.

We don't just measure how participants feel walking out of the room. We follow up three months later, because lasting change is the only kind that protects kids.

Would avoid a struggling caregiver and child

BEFORE 41%
AFTER 0%

% of participants knew what to do when they saw a caregiver struggling.

Before support over silence
14%
Three months later
73%

INSIDE THE REPORT

The full story behind the

numbers.

Voices of change

Meet the 77 certified trainers carrying this work into schools, faith communities, and neighborhoods.

Grounded in science

Three-month follow-up data showing every attitude measured moved in the right direction, significantly.

Building for the future

An inside look at Olley, the first evidence-informed, parent-facing CSA prevention program of its kind.

Parent sitting with child on a couch

First of its kind

Evidence-informed, parent-facing CSA prevention.

BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

Meet Olley, protection that starts at home.

Most child sexual abuse prevention has been built for institutions. Olley puts the same rigor, and even more warmth, into the hands of parents and caregivers, where the most important conversations happen.

  • Be the steady one. Manage your own emotions so your child learns they can come to you with hard things.

  • Lead with connection. Prioritize relationship above all else, and repair when you mess up.

  • Listen with curiosity. Look beneath the behavior to understand what your child really needs.

  • Establish and enforce boundaries. Set clear limits around bodies, technology, and access to your child.

  • Remember you're not alone. Build a network of trusted adults so your child has many safe people to rely on.

RESOURCE LIBRARY

Download the essentials.

Get the full executive summary for a high-level look at this year’s reach, results, and what comes next. You can also download the Olley overview to learn how this new parent-facing prevention program helps families build safety through connection, confidence, and everyday conversations.

VOICES OF CHANGE

From the people doing the work.

From rural towns to urban neighborhoods, our certified trainers are bringing evidence-informed protective culture to the places families already gather.

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"The Support Over Silence for KIDS training has become an invaluable asset in Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky's prevention strategy."

Jill Seyfried

Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky

"When you spread Support Over Silence into every space, churches, banks, grocery stores, bus stops, you open up opportunities to get everyone back to basics. Treating people kindly. That's true prevention work."

Kristy James

Certified Trainer, Family Educator

"Support Over Silence helps us build community, foster empathy, and acknowledge what's happening around us."

Javi Monardez

Certified Trainer, Community Organizer

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Don't see what you're looking for? Email [email protected] and we'll get right back to you.

Who is the 2025 Impact Report for?

Anyone invested in protecting children and supporting families, including funders, partner organizations, certified trainers, prospective trainers, school and faith leaders, healthcare professionals, and community members who want to see what an evidence-informed, compassion-led approach looks like in practice.

Is the report really free?

Yes. We publish our impact data openly because the science of protective culture should be shared. Tell us a little about yourself and you'll get the full 24-page PDF instantly.

What's inside the 24-page report?

A founder's letter, three-month follow-up data on every attitude we measured, profiles of certified trainers carrying the work into their communities, an in-depth introduction to Olley, and our roadmap for 2026.

Can I bring Support Over Silence to my community?

Absolutely, that’s exactly how we grow. After downloading the report, reach out and we will connect you with the trainer certification pathway or start a partnership conversation.

How do you protect my information?

We only use your details to send you the report and occasional updates about Support Over Silence for KIDS resources. We never sell or share your information with third parties.

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A 24-page look at the programs, the people, and the proof behind a year of building safer, more compassionate communities. Tell us a little about yourself and we'll send it your way.

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