His resolution would proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Pennsylvania.
Child abuse cuts across all socioeconomic, racial and geographical boundaries.
According to 1997 statistics, the most recent available, there were 22,688 cases of possible child abuse or maltreatment referred for investigation and 5,691 substantiated cases of child abuse or maltreatment found in Pennsylvania. Children bring joy and happiness into our lives. It is our responsibility to protect them. Many organizations in Pennsylvania are working to prevent child abuse and help child abuse victims, but more needs to be done. Until we can guarantee that all Pennsylvania children are free from abuse, we must continue our efforts.