this nation and throughout this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, In 2015, more than 40,590 cases of possible child
abuse or maltreatment were referred for investigation in this
Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, There were 4,203 substantiated cases of child abuse
and neglect in this Commonwealth in 2015; and
WHEREAS, In 2014, 1.2 out of every 1,000 Pennsylvania
children were found to be victims of child abuse; and
WHEREAS, Thousands of Pennsylvanians in schools, social
service agencies, churches and neighborhood groups throughout
this Commonwealth are working hard to nurture and support the
victims of child abuse and prevent future abuse; and
WHEREAS, In spite of the dedication and sacrifice of these
individuals, much more needs to be done to guarantee a childhood
free of abuse and victimization to every child in this
Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, As our knowledge about the prevention and treatment
of child abuse grows, we must provide support, information and
guidance to families in which signs of child abuse exist;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of April 2017
as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Senate continue to do its part in creating
a nurturing and supportive environment for all children in this
Commonwealth so that they have the opportunity to grow up to be
healthy and productive citizens; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate commend the many individuals and
community groups and organizations who work daily to treat and
prevent child abuse in this Commonwealth and urge all
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