House Joint Resolution 622, sponsored by Representative Grills, aims to commemorate April 2025 as Child Abuse Awareness Month. The resolution emphasizes the critical importance of children as the future of the state and highlights the serious and pervasive issue of child abuse and neglect, which affects nearly four million children annually. It acknowledges the long-term psychological, emotional, and physical consequences of abuse and stresses the need for community-wide collaboration to address this epidemic, which transcends racial, religious, socio-economic, and geographical boundaries.

The resolution recognizes the vital role of the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in providing training, educational programs, and community services to combat child abuse and improve the quality of life for children and families. It calls for increased awareness and action from various sectors, including child welfare professionals, education, health, and law enforcement, to promote the well-being of children in safe and nurturing environments. The resolution concludes by commending the efforts of the Carl Perkins Center and encourages the community to unite in the fight against child abuse.