TASK DEFINITION: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
PROBLEM: We provide help by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the Prevention Information Resource Center & Parent Help line. We promote compassionate, effective policies to protect children and prevent their maltreatment through our Legislative Advocacy.

SOLUTION: We provide help by phone 24-7 through the Prevention Information Resource Center & Parent Help line. We promote compassionate policies to protect children and prevent their maltreatment.

PROBLEM: In California, two petition drives for next year's election are " essentially finished, " says David Schmidt, author of " Citizen Lawmakers. "

SOLUTION: Two petition drives in California for next year are done says David Schmidt.

PROBLEM: If you missed the most recent installments of this column, here they are: posted Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Friday, Oct. 23.

SOLUTION:
If you missed the recent column installments, here they are: posted Oct. 27 and Oct. 23.