Bill > HRes284

This resolution expresses strong support for National Child Abuse Prevention Month and highlights the critical importance of protecting children from abuse and neglect. The resolution provides context about the prevalence and impacts of child abuse, noting that approximately 1 in 7 children in the United States experiences abuse annually, and that an estimated 7,782,600 children were referred to child protective services in 2023. It emphasizes the long-term consequences of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which can lead to significant health issues, including depression, heart disease, and obesity. The resolution calls for increased awareness, education, and prevention efforts, recognizing that 93% of child sexual abuse victims know their abuser and that early intervention through evidence-based programs like Healthy Families America can help reduce abuse and support family resilience. Specifically, the resolution supports increasing public awareness about child abuse prevention, recognizes that abuse is preventable, supports efforts to help survivors heal, advocates for justice for victims, and calls for additional federal investments and legislation to address childhood abuse and sexual abuse comprehensively.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/284/all-info