Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide

What Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide does

Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide (ICPYAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 as Chaucie's Place and rebranded in January 2019 to its current name. The organization delivers evidence-based prevention education programs focused on child sexual abuse, youth suicide, and digital safety to schools, parents, caregivers, and youth-serving organizations across seven counties in Central Indiana. Its five core programs—Stewards of Children (adult training), ChildHelp Speak Up Be Safe (Pre-K through 12 curriculum), QPR gatekeeper training (suicide prevention), Signs of Suicide SOS (grades 6-12), and NetSmartz (digital safety)—are sourced from nationally recognized content owners including Darkness to Light, ChildHelp, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and are approved by the Indiana Department of Education to satisfy state-mandated annual prevention education requirements. Since September 2010, the organization has trained more than 7,000 adults through its Stewards of Children program.

ICPYAS has no proprietary technology platform. Programs are delivered via certified facilitators conducting in-person workshops in schools, libraries, churches, and community centers, with virtual training options available for adult audiences such as QPR and SOS for Parents and Caregivers. The organization's marketing footprint consists of a Squarespace website, blog, email newsletter, and social media. Complementary initiatives include a peer-led Youth Advisory Council and the Voices Unseen youth art campaign.

The organization operates a donation- and grant-funded revenue model. All programs are provided free of charge to participants, with no fees, licensing, or tuition. Revenue is generated through individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Lilly Endowment, Martin Marietta, Hamilton County Community Foundation, kNot Today Foundation), special events (trivia nights, galas, breakfast events), and foundation grants (including a $10,000 award from The Indianapolis Foundation in September 2019). Annual revenue is not publicly disclosed. The organization is led by Executive Director Melissa Peregrin and operates from a single headquarters in Carmel, Indiana.

Name

Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide

Legal name

Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide

Website

https://indianaprevention.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ICPYAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers evidence-based child abuse, suicide, and digital safety prevention programs to schools, families, and youth-serving organizations across seven Central Indiana counties, funded by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Abuse and Suicide Prevention Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Crisis Response & Threat Assessment (Suicide Prevention, Violence Prevention) (EDAJAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavioral Intervention & PBIS Supports (Tiered, Gen Ed) (EDAJAGAL)

Keywords

• Child abuse prevention
• Suicide prevention education
• Digital safety training
• Evidence-based prevention programs
• Youth safety education

Headquarters

HQ city

Carmel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: The organization raises funds through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and special events such as trivia nights, galas, and breakfast events. The Annual Fund supports life-saving prevention programs.
2. Grants: Funding received from foundations including The Indianapolis Foundation ($10,000 grant), Lilly Endowment, and other institutional donors supporting prevention education programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ICPYAS delivers evidence-based prevention education programs that equip adults and youth to recognize, prevent, and respond to child abuse, youth suicide, and online safety risks. Programs are delivered free of charge to schools, youth-serving organizations, parents, caregivers, and community members across Central Indiana through certified facilitator-led workshops and virtual training. Core offerings include Stewards of Children, ChildHelp Speak Up Be Safe, QPR Gatekeeper Training, Signs of Suicide (SOS), and NetSmartz.

Product overview

Indiana Center for the Prevention of Youth Abuse & Suicide (ICPYAS) offers a suite of evidence-based prevention education programs focused on child abuse prevention, suicide prevention, and digital safety. The core programs include: Stewards of Children® (adult training for child sexual abuse prevention), ChildHelp Speak Up Be Safe (school curriculum for Pre-K through 12th grade), QPR Gatekeeper Training (suicide prevention), Signs of Suicide SOS (youth suicide prevention), and NetSmartz® Workshop (digital safety education). Additional offerings include the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) peer advocacy program and the Voices Unseen art campaign. Programs are delivered to schools, youth-serving organizations, and the broader community across Central Indiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stewards of Children An evidence-informed, award-winning 2.5-hour child sexual abuse prevention training for adults developed by Darkness to Light. Educates adults to prevent, recognize, and react appropriately to child sexual abuse. Approved by the Indiana Department of Education.
• ChildHelp Speak Up Be Safe An evidence-based school curriculum offered in partnership with ChildHelp that teaches students in Pre-K through 12th grade to identify and outsmart lures used in predatory crimes against children, building essential personal safety skills.
• Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) A suicide prevention training program teaching three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. Meets the requirements of HEA 1430 Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Indiana school staff. Recognized by the American Association of Suicidology.
• Signs of Suicide (SOS) An evidence-based youth suicide prevention program targeting students in 6th through 12th grade, educating them to recognize signs of mental health crisis and encourage help-seeking behaviors. Shown to reduce suicidal ideation in middle school students and suicide attempts in high school students.
• NetSmartz Workshop A digital safety education program delivered as a Community Education Partner of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Age-appropriate materials cover internet safety, privacy, social networking, and online gaming for K-12 students.
• Youth Advisory Council (YAC) A peer-led group of teens working to prevent sexual violence, suicide, and digital victimization through project-based advocacy, education, community engagement, and creation of social media content.
• Voices Unseen A youth art campaign amplifying perspectives on mental health through original artwork submissions from high school students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 adults trained since September 2010
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Darkness to LightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization recognized worldwide as a leader in child sexual abuse prevention. ICPYAS delivers Darkness to Light's award-winning Stewards of Children program and Child Safety Foundations trainings to adults in Indiana.
• ChildHelp Speak Up Be SafecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvidence-based school curriculum teaching students to identify and outsmart lures used in predatory crimes against children. ICPYAS delivers this program to classrooms throughout Central Indiana.
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICPYAS is a Community Education Partner of NCMEC, delivering NetSmartz online safety education program. NCMEC provides the curriculum and resources while ICPYAS conducts presentations in schools and communities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Darkness to Light: National nonprofit and creator of the Stewards of Children program that ICPYAS delivers. Direct upstream partner and primary content licensor; the most comparable organization in child sexual abuse prevention training.
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): National leader in suicide prevention education and advocacy. Comparable mission around suicide prevention training and awareness, with deep school and community program infrastructure.
• Prevent Child Abuse America: National nonprofit focused on child abuse prevention through education, advocacy, and research. Operates the Healthy Families America home visiting program and shares ICPYAS's prevention education focus.
• QPR Institute: Creator of the QPR Gatekeeper Training program ICPYAS delivers. Provides the same three-step suicide prevention curriculum and trains organizations nationwide.
• ChildHelp: National nonprofit providing the Speak Up Be Safe curriculum that ICPYAS delivers to Indiana schools. Shares the same child abuse prevention mission and school-based delivery model.
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC): National nonprofit that provides the NetSmartz digital safety program ICPYAS delivers. ICPYAS is a Community Education Partner of NCMEC, indicating direct program alignment.

Direct peers

• Sandy Hook Promise: National nonprofit delivering school-based violence and suicide prevention programs (e.g., Say Something, Start With Hello). Closest direct peer in K-12 school-based prevention education delivery model.
• Committee for Children: National nonprofit developing evidence-based social-emotional learning curricula (Second Step) for K-12 schools. Closest direct peer in delivering evidence-based prevention curricula to schools.

Emerging players

• Born This Way Foundation: Youth mental health nonprofit founded by Lady Gaga that focuses on peer-led support and youth-driven programs. Comparable through its Youth Advisory Council-style peer engagement model and youth mental health focus.

Regional players

• Prevent Suicide PA / state-level prevention coalitions: State-affiliated suicide prevention coalitions that operate outside Indiana but use similar gatekeeper training, school programs, and community outreach models. Closest analog to ICPYAS as a regional prevention nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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