IV 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 463 
Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 6 through June 
12, 2021, as ‘‘National Child Abuse Prevention Week’’ and support 
for children facing psychological or physical abuse. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 4, 2021 
Mr. RUTHERFORD (for himself and Mr. LAWSON of Florida) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and 
Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 
6 through June 12, 2021, as ‘‘National Child Abuse 
Prevention Week’’ and support for children facing psy-
chological or physical abuse. 
Whereas children are fundamental to the success of our Na-
tion and will shape the future of the United States; 
Whereas elected representatives and leaders in our commu-
nities must be ever vigilant and proactive in support of 
evidence-based means to prevent child abuse; 
Whereas economic adversity has been observed as a precursor 
to harsh parenting and increased risk for potential abuse 
of children; 
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Whereas the mental, physical, and economic stress of the 
COVID–19 pandemic has demonstrated a potential envi-
ronment for heightened risk of child abuse; 
Whereas, in 2019, an estimated 7,900,000 children were re-
ferred to Child Protective Services (CPS) agencies alleg-
ing maltreatment; 
Whereas reports indicate that 1 in 10 children faces sexual 
abuse before his or her 18th birthday; 
Whereas 1 in 5 children received a sexual approach or solici-
tation over the internet in the past year; 
Whereas 93 percent of juvenile sexual assault victims know 
their attacker; 
Whereas children who are sexually abused, when not provided 
appropriate treatment, often suffer from lifelong prob-
lems such as physical and mental health issues, drug and 
alcohol abuse, and suicide; 
Whereas children who are abused or neglected are more likely 
to be arrested for delinquent behavior as juveniles; 
Whereas children who have experienced abuse are more likely 
to be arrested for violent and criminal behavior as adults; 
Whereas child abuse and neglect have long-term economic 
and societal costs; 
Whereas approximately 1 in 7 children in the United States 
has experienced child abuse, neglect, or both in the past 
year; 
Whereas education and awareness of possible signs of child 
abuse should be prioritized for purposes of prevention; 
and 
Whereas the Monique Burr Foundation for Children of Jack-
sonville, Florida, plays a critical role in preventing child 
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abuse through its use of comprehensive, evidence-based 
education programs: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses support for the goals and ideals of 
National Child Abuse Prevention Week; 
(2) supports efforts to increase awareness of, 
and education for, child abuse prevention among the 
general public of the United States; and 
(3) recognizes the need for additional resources 
to increase awareness among the public of possible 
signs of child abuse and ways to prevent it from oc-
curring. 
Æ 
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