2011-J3747

Recognizing April 2012, as Child Abuse Prevention Month

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2011-J3747


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION recognizing April 2012 as Child Abuse Prevention
Month

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in participating in
months of awareness of important issues; and
WHEREAS, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Fulton and Mont-
gomery Counties will commemorate Child Abuse Prevention Month during its
Pinwheel for Prevention campaign, culminating with a Celebration of
Children Showcase on May 11, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The public cares deeply about child abuse, and a majority
report that child abuse is a very important moral issue to them; and
WHEREAS, Preventing child abuse and neglect is a community issue that
depends on involvement of people throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect not only directly harm children but
also increase the likelihood of long-term physical and mental health
problems, alcohol and substance abuse, continued family violence and
criminal behavior; and
WHEREAS, Child maltreatment often occurs when people find themselves
in stressful situations, without community resources, and don't know how
to cope; and
WHEREAS, The majority of child abuse cases stem from situations and
conditions that are preventable in an engaged and supportive community;
and
WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure each
family has the support they need in raising their children in a safe,
nurturing environment; and
WHEREAS, Effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of
partnerships created among social service agencies, schools, faith
communities, civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the
business community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
recognize April 2012 as Child Abuse Awareness Month; and it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to CASA of Fulton and Montgomery Counties.

actions

  • 22 / Mar / 2012
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 27 / Mar / 2012
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 27 / Mar / 2012
    • ADOPTED

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