Five Days of Action®

Save the Date for the 2026 Campaign: April 13-17

The Y’s top priority is the safety and well-being of the children in our care. At YMCAs across the country, staff and volunteers create a culture of safety through proven policies and practices to prevent abuse. Learn more about Child Protection at the Y.

In addition to our policies and daily practices, every April, during Child Abuse Prevention Month, we engage our members, participants, and the broader community in the Five Days of Action—a week-long campaign designed to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse.

A Focus on Digital Safety in 2026

Teens using smartphones With the theme “Keeping Kids Safe in the Digital Space,” the 2026 Five Days of Action campaign will focus on child protection online and in other digital environments. From social media to online gaming to texting, these spaces are quickly evolving. It’s important that both kids and their caregivers understand the risks and red flags of abuse in the digital space, and how to guard against it.

The 2026 campaign will feature resources and tips from partner organizations that are experts in the field of abuse prevention, including Praesidium, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and Lauren’s Kids.

Other Resources

Together, we can help prevent child sexual abuse. Take a look at some of these helpful resources from other organizations who share the Y’s commitment to the safety of children.

Educational Videos and Information for Parents & Caregivers by Praesidium 

  Additional Resources

Registration for the 2026 campaign is now open, and all youth-serving organizations are invited to participate! Organizations that register will receive regular updates about the campaign and be notified when campaign materials are released in early 2026.