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This resolution recognizes April 2025 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Rhode Island and addresses the critical issue of child abuse and neglect. The resolution highlights children as vulnerable yet valuable members of society, emphasizing that positive childhood experiences can mitigate trauma and that childhood trauma can have long-lasting psychological, emotional, and physical effects. It acknowledges that preventing child abuse requires collaboration among families, child welfare professionals, community organizations, businesses, law enforcement, and government agencies. The Rhode Island House of Representatives commits to advancing systems that ensure children and families are healthy, prioritizing prevention initiatives like home visiting, family-strengthening policies, and community-based prevention programs. The resolution urges citizens to build a narrative of hope by creating a comprehensive prevention ecosystem and recognizes that children in families with economic and social supports are less likely to experience abuse. As a final step, the resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy of the resolution to the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families.

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