Title: 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.
Policy area: Families

Summary:
This resolution expresses support for National Child Abuse Prevention Week.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 463 Introduced in House (IH)]

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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.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 4, 2021

 Mr. Rutherford (for himself and Mr. Lawson of Florida) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
                               and Labor

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                               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 psychological or physical abuse.

Whereas children are fundamental to the success of our Nation and will shape the 
        future of the United States;
Whereas elected representatives and leaders in our communities 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;
Whereas the mental, physical, and economic stress of the COVID-19 pandemic has 
        demonstrated a potential environment for heightened risk of child abuse;
Whereas, in 2019, an estimated 7,900,000 children were referred to Child 
        Protective Services (CPS) agencies alleging 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 solicitation 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 problems 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 Jacksonville, Florida, plays 
        a critical role in preventing child 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 occurring.
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