Prevention Programs Prevention programs of related organization and government agencies Disclaimer: The information below is selected for its value and relation to child abuse prevention and does not represent an endorsement or an official opinion or position of the American Academy of Pediatrics unless noted as such.The Period of PURPLE Crying program provides a new way to help parents understand this period in their baby's life. The acronym PURPLE is used to describe specific characteristics of an infant's crying. It lets parents and caregivers know that what they are experiencing is normal and, although frustrating, is a phase in their child's development. The word period is important because it tells parents that it is only temporary and will come to and end. The program also includes research-based, practical strategies to guide how to soothe their infants and to cope with unsoothable crying.To learn more about the Period of PURPLE Crying as well as other child development topics visit: What is the Period of PURPLE Crying Program?www.PURPLEcrying.infoCDC Prevention Programs and ResourcesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a number of excellent resources and programs to prevent child maltreatment and adverse childhood experiences (ACE), including: Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect: A Technical Package for Policy, Norm, and Programmatic ActivitiesEssentials for Childhood – Framework proposes strategies that communities can consider to promote the types of relationships and environments that help children grow to be healthy and productive citizens so that they, in turn, can build stronger and safer families and communities for their childrenEssentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers – CDC's Web resource on strategies parents can use to help build a safe, stable, and nurturing relationship with their child. Includes information on common parenting challenges and solutionsFor a full list including current information on risks and protective factors, visit the CDC Child Abuse Prevention webpage.Return to Child Abuse Prevention Advertising Disclaimer