The Child Protection Center (CPC) is proud to welcome the Police Chief of the Venice Police Department, Andrew Leisenring, to its Board of Directors. With over two decades of experience as a dedicated law enforcement professional and his longtime advocacy for child safety, Leisenring brings invaluable experience and a deep commitment to CPC’s mission of preventing child abuse before it occurs and supporting survivors. Leisenring’s connection to CPC began through his work as a police officer and
This April, the Child Protection Center, Inc. (CPC) joins organizations nationwide in recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month, urging the community to take action in safeguarding children. With nearly 600,000 children experiencing abuse or neglect each year in the U.S., CPC is emphasizing the importance of education and community awareness to stop abuse before it starts. CPC is a leader in child abuse prevention in Sarasota and DeSoto counties and runs the Personal Safety and Community