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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Recent federal fiscal year data has revealed 
3approximately four million reports were made to child 
4protective services nationwide; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect are serious problems 
6affecting every segment of our community, and finding 
7solutions requires input and action from everyone; and
 
8    WHEREAS, Our children are our most valuable resources and 
9the future of our communities; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Child abuse can leave long-term psychological, 
11emotional, and physical effects that have lasting consequences 
12for victims of abuse; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Protective factors are conditions that reduce or 
14eliminate risk and promote the social, emotional, and 
15developmental well-being of children; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Effective child abuse prevention activities 
17succeed because of the partnerships created between child 
18welfare professionals, educators, health professionals, 
19community members, faith-based organizations, businesses, law 
20enforcement agencies, and families; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, For 40 years, the La Rabida Children's Advocacy 
2Center in the south suburbs of Chicago has provided critical 
3care, advocacy, and support to children and families, 
4strengthening our communities and fostering safe, stable, and 
5nurturing environments; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Communities must make every effort to promote 
7programs and activities that create strong and thriving 
8children and families; and
 
9    WHEREAS, We must work together as a community to increase 
10awareness about child abuse and to contribute to promoting the 
11social and emotional well-being of children and families in 
12safe, stable, and nurturing environments; and
 
13    WHEREAS, Prevention remains the best defense for our 
14children and families; therefore, be it
 
15    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
16HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
17we declare April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the 
18State of Illinois; and be it further
 
19    RESOLVED, That we urge all Illinoisans to recognize this 
20month by dedicating themselves to the task of improving the 
 
 
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