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This resolution expresses support for designating April 2025 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month" and highlights the critical importance of preventing child abuse and neglect. The resolution provides context about the widespread nature of child abuse in the United States, noting that approximately 1 in 7 children experience abuse or neglect annually, and 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys will be victims of sexual abuse before turning 18. It emphasizes the severe long-term consequences of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which can lead to significant health challenges, including up to 21 million cases of depression and 1.9 million cases of heart disease. The resolution calls for increased awareness, education, and support for preventing child abuse, supporting families, and helping survivors heal. Specifically, it supports efforts to educate the public, recognize that child abuse is preventable, and promote justice for victims. The resolution underscores the collective responsibility to protect children, foster their potential, and create strong, supportive communities that can help prevent and address child abuse and its lasting impacts.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/184/all-info