Fiscal Note
No appropriation is required for this proclamation resolution.
Title
Proclaiming April 2008 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Body
WHEREAS, child abuse is a community problem and finding solutions depends on involvement among people throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, approximately 3 million children are reported abused and neglected in the country each year; and
WHEREAS, the effects of child abuse are felt by whole communities and need to be addressed by the entire community; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created among social services agendas, schools, religious and civic organizations, law enforcement agencies and the business community; and
WHEREAS, all citizens should become more aware of the negative effects of child abuse and its prevention within the community and become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe, nurturing environment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Madison Common Council does hereby proclaim April 2008 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and calls upon all citizens, community agencies, religious organizations, medical facilities and businesses to increase their participation in our efforts to prevent child abuse, thereby strengthening the communities in which we live.