The bill H. 4213 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly to declare April 15, 2025, as "Children's Advocacy Center Day" in the state. This resolution aims to recognize the vital work of Children's Advocacy Centers in addressing child maltreatment, abuse, and neglect. It highlights the significant number of children served by these centers, noting that in 2024, they provided support to 13,784 child victims in South Carolina, marking a three-percent increase from the previous year. The resolution emphasizes the various forms of abuse that children face, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, neglect, and psychological maltreatment.
The resolution calls for the South Carolina General Assembly to acknowledge the growing issue of child abuse and its impact on the community. It concludes with a directive to present a copy of the resolution to Thomas Knapp, the President and CEO of the South Carolina Network of Children's Advocacy Centers, thereby formally recognizing the organization's efforts in combating child abuse and supporting affected families.