Senate Supports National Child Abuse Prevention and Survivor Justice Efforts
The US Senate expresses strong support for the goals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, recognizing that child abuse and neglect are preventable issues vital for a healthy society. The resolution emphasizes the collective responsibility to foster positive childhood experiences and highlights the severe, long-term health and societal costs associated with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). It calls for increased public awareness, education, and support for victims' healing and justice.
Key points
Prevention Focus: Recognizing that child abuse and neglect are preventable and supporting efforts to increase public awareness and education on prevention strategies.
Supporting Families: Endorsing evidence-based programs, such as home-visiting, shown to reduce neglect recurrence and improve child development outcomes.
Victim Support: Expressing support for efforts to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse heal and ensuring justice for victims.
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