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This joint resolution recognizes April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Maine, emphasizing that child abuse is a community-wide issue that requires collaborative efforts to address. The resolution highlights that effective prevention depends on partnerships between various stakeholders, including government agencies, nonprofits, healthcare providers, schools, faith communities, businesses, and law enforcement. It acknowledges that families facing economic challenges, such as limited financial resources, unstable living conditions, and lack of access to healthcare and quality child care, can put children at greater risk. The resolution calls on all Maine citizens to become more aware of child abuse and neglect prevention and to actively participate in creating safe, secure, and nurturing environments for children. By passing this resolution, the legislature aims to raise awareness, promote community involvement, and support healthy child development by recognizing the collective responsibility to protect and support families.

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