STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR
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JOINT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 2024 AS CHILD
ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, child abuse is a community problem, and finding solutions depends on
recognizing that the effects of child abuse and neglect are felt by whole communities and that
those effects need to be addressed by the entire community; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse and neglect prevention programs succeed because
partnerships are created among government agencies, policymakers, nonprofit organizations,
health care providers, schools, faith communities, businesses and law enforcement agencies;
and
WHEREAS, when families lack access to adequate financial resources, stable living
conditions, nutritious food, affordable health care, quality child care and education, a child’s
development is at risk; and
WHEREAS, all Maine citizens should become more aware of child abuse and neglect and
its prevention and become involved in the raising of children in a safe, secure, nurturing
environment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That We, the Members of the One Hundred Thirty-first Legislature now
assembled in the Second Regular Session, on behalf of the people we represent, take this
opportunity to recognize April 2024 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, to recognize that we
all have a role to play in strengthening families so as to ensure healthy child development and
have a duty to help others recognize that role and to celebrate the positive community
connections available to our families and caregivers to promote the health and well-being of
Maine children and help prevent child abuse and neglect.
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