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This resolution designates April 2025 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Pennsylvania, addressing the serious issue of child abuse by highlighting alarming national and state-level statistics. The resolution notes that in 2022, approximately 558,899 children were victims of abuse and neglect nationwide, with Pennsylvania specifically experiencing 4,720 substantiated child abuse cases in 2023, resulting in 57 child deaths. Emphasizing that child abuse crosses all demographic boundaries, the resolution calls on citizens, lawmakers, and community organizations to protect children and create supportive environments. The House of Representatives commits to continuing efforts to nurture and support children, commends individuals and organizations working to prevent and treat child abuse, and urges all Pennsylvanians to actively participate in preventing child abuse. The resolution serves as a public acknowledgment of the critical importance of child protection and the ongoing need for vigilance, support, and prevention strategies to ensure children can grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults.

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