This measure would acknowledge the month of April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and encourage the people of the State of California to work together to support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their communities and schools.

This measure would acknowledge the month of April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and encourage the people of the State of California to work together to support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their communities and schools.

This measure would acknowledge the month of April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and encourage the people of the State of California to work together to support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their communities and schools.

WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect continue to pose serious threats to our nations children; and

WHEREAS, In 2013, according to the University of California at Berkeley, Center for Social Services Research, approximately 84,000 children in California were found to be victims of abuse or neglect; and

WHEREAS, In 2012, according to the State Department of Public Health, 85 children in California died as a result of child abuse and neglect; and

WHEREAS, Children who have been abused or neglected have a higher risk of developing various health problems as adults, including alcoholism, depression, drug abuse, eating disorders, obesity, suicide, and certain chronic diseases; and

WHEREAS, Californias children deserve to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment free from fear, abuse, and neglect; and

WHEREAS, Statewide, child abuse and neglect cases disproportionately involve children of color; and

WHEREAS, Prevention of child abuse and neglect depends on the involvement of people throughout the community; and

WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect have long-term economic and societal costs; and

WHEREAS, Providing community-based prevention services to families whose children may be at risk of child abuse or neglect is less costly than addressing the emotional and physical damage that can result from child abuse and neglect; and

WHEREAS, Providing community-based prevention services to those families can help avoid the costs of protective services, law enforcement, the judicial system, foster care, and the treatment of adults recovering from abuse as children; and

WHEREAS, Victims of child abuse, whether the abuse is physical, sexual, or emotional, or any combination of these, should have access to a safe place to live, appropriate medical care, and counseling or mental health services; and

WHEREAS, In recent years, Prevent Child Abuse America, the Child Abuse Prevention Center, and other groups have organized Blue Ribbon Campaigns to increase public awareness of child abuse and to promote ways to prevent child abuse; and

WHEREAS, Each year, the President of the United States issues a proclamation announcing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month; and

WHEREAS, Pinwheels are displayed to increase the awareness of child abuse and to focus on the positive message of preventing child abuse and neglect by supporting families and strengthening communities during Child Abuse Prevention Month; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature does hereby acknowledge the month of April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and encourages the people of the State of California to work together to support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their communities and schools during that month and throughout the year; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect continue to pose serious threats to our nations children; and

WHEREAS, In 2013, according to the University of California at Berkeley, Center for Social Services Research, approximately 84,000 children in California were found to be victims of abuse or neglect; and

WHEREAS, In 2012, according to the State Department of Public Health, 85 children in California died as a result of child abuse and neglect; and

WHEREAS, Children who have been abused or neglected have a higher risk of developing various health problems as adults, including alcoholism, depression, drug abuse, eating disorders, obesity, suicide, and certain chronic diseases; and

WHEREAS, Californias children deserve to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment free from fear, abuse, and neglect; and

WHEREAS, Statewide, child abuse and neglect cases disproportionately involve children of color; and

WHEREAS, Prevention of child abuse and neglect depends on the involvement of people throughout the community; and

WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect have long-term economic and societal costs; and

WHEREAS, Providing community-based prevention services to families whose children may be at risk of child abuse or neglect is less costly than addressing the emotional and physical damage that can result from child abuse and neglect; and

WHEREAS, Providing community-based prevention services to those families can help avoid the costs of protective services, law enforcement, the judicial system, foster care, and the treatment of adults recovering from abuse as children; and

WHEREAS, Victims of child abuse, whether the abuse is physical, sexual, or emotional, or any combination of these, should have access to a safe place to live, appropriate medical care, and counseling or mental health services; and

WHEREAS, In recent years, Prevent Child Abuse America, the Child Abuse Prevention Center, and other groups have organized Blue Ribbon Campaigns to increase public awareness of child abuse and to promote ways to prevent child abuse; and

WHEREAS, Each year, the President of the United States issues a proclamation announcing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month; and

WHEREAS, Pinwheels are displayed to increase the awareness of child abuse and to focus on the positive message of preventing child abuse and neglect by supporting families and strengthening communities during Child Abuse Prevention Month; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature does hereby acknowledge the month of April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and encourages the people of the State of California to work together to support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their communities and schools during that month and throughout the year; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect continue to pose serious threats to our nations children; and

WHEREAS, In 2013, according to the University of California at Berkeley, Center for Social Services Research, approximately 84,000 children in California were found to be victims of abuse or neglect; and

WHEREAS, In 2012, according to the State Department of Public Health, 85 children in California died as a result of child abuse and neglect; and

WHEREAS, Children who have been abused or neglected have a higher risk of developing various health problems as adults, including alcoholism, depression, drug abuse, eating disorders, obesity, suicide, and certain chronic diseases; and

WHEREAS, Californias children deserve to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment free from fear, abuse, and neglect; and

WHEREAS, Statewide, child abuse and neglect cases disproportionately involve children of color; and

WHEREAS, Prevention of child abuse and neglect depends on the involvement of people throughout the community; and

WHEREAS, Child abuse and neglect have long-term economic and societal costs; and

WHEREAS, Providing community-based prevention services to families whose children may be at risk of child abuse or neglect is less costly than addressing the emotional and physical damage that can result from child abuse and neglect; and

WHEREAS, Providing community-based prevention services to those families can help avoid the costs of protective services, law enforcement, the judicial system, foster care, and the treatment of adults recovering from abuse as children; and

WHEREAS, Victims of child abuse, whether the abuse is physical, sexual, or emotional, or any combination of these, should have access to a safe place to live, appropriate medical care, and counseling or mental health services; and

WHEREAS, In recent years, Prevent Child Abuse America, the Child Abuse Prevention Center, and other groups have organized Blue Ribbon Campaigns to increase public awareness of child abuse and to promote ways to prevent child abuse; and

WHEREAS, Each year, the President of the United States issues a proclamation announcing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month; and

WHEREAS, Pinwheels are displayed to increase the awareness of child abuse and to focus on the positive message of preventing child abuse and neglect by supporting families and strengthening communities during Child Abuse Prevention Month; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature does hereby acknowledge the month of April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and encourages the people of the State of California to work together to support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their communities and schools during that month and throughout the year; and be it further

Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

 THIRD READING 

Bill No: ACR 34

Author: Baker (R), et al.

Introduced: 3/14/17

Vote: 21

ASSEMBLY FLOOR: Read and adopted, 4/17/17

SUBJECT: Child Abuse Prevention Month

SOURCE: Author

DIGEST:

This resolution acknowledges the month of April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and encourages the people of the State of California to work together to support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their communities and schools.

ANALYSIS: This resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Child abuse and neglect continue to pose serious threats to our nation’s children.
2. In 2013, according to UC Berkeley, Center for Social Services Research, approximately 84,000 children in California were found to be victims of abuse or neglect. In 2012, according to the Department of Public Health, 85 children in California died as a result of child abuse and neglect.
3. Child abuse and neglect have long-term economic and societal costs; and children who have been abused or neglected have a higher risk of developing various health problems as adults, including alcoholism, depression, drug abuse, eating disorders, obesity, suicide, and certain chronic diseases.
4. Prevention of child abuse and neglect depends on community involvement. Providing community-based prevention services to families whose children may be at risk of child abuse or neglect is less costly than addressing the emotional and physical damage that can result from child abuse and neglect.
5. California’s children deserve to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment free from fear, abuse, and neglect; and victims of child abuse should have access to a safe place to live, appropriate medical care, and counseling or mental health services.
6. Each year, the President of the United States issues a proclamation announcing April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month; and pinwheels are displayed to increase the awareness of child abuse and to focus on the positive message of preventing child abuse and neglect by supporting families and strengthening communities during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

This resolution acknowledges the month of April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month and encourages the people of the State of California to work together to support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their communities and schools during that month and throughout the year.

Related/Prior Legislation

ACR 139 (Thurmond, Resolution Chapter 63, Statutes of 2016) acknowledged the month of April 2016 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and encouraged the people of the State of California to work together to support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their communities and schools.

FISCAL EFFECT: Appropriation: No Fiscal Com.: No Local: No

SUPPORT: (Verified 4/25/17)

AFSCME

OPPOSITION: (Verified 4/25/17)

None received

Prepared by: Melissa Ward / SFA / (916) 651-1520

4/26/17 14:15:45

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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING

ATR Bill Id:ACR 34

Author:(Baker)

As Introduced Ver:March 14, 2017

Majority vote

SUMMARY: Acknowledges the month of April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and encourages the people of the State of California to work together to support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their communities and schools. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Child abuse and neglect continue to pose serious threats to our children. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, 85 children in California died as a result of child abuse and neglect in 2012.
2. Prevention of child abuse and neglect depends on the involvement of people throughout the community. Providing community-based prevention services to families is less costly than addressing the emotional and physical damage that can result from child abuse and neglect, including the costs of protective services, law enforcement, the judicial system, foster care, and the treatment of adults recovering from abuse as children.
3. California's children deserve to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment free from fear, abuse, and neglect. Victims of child abuse, whether the abuse is physical, sexual, or emotional, or any combination of these, should have access to a safe place to live, appropriate medical care, and counseling or mental health services.
4. In recent years, child abuse prevention groups have organized Blue Ribbon Campaigns to increase public awareness and promote ways to prevent child abuse and neglect. Pinwheels are displayed to increase the awareness of child abuse and to focus on the positive message of preventing child abuse and neglect by supporting families and strengthening communities during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000064

Date of Hearing: March 30, 2017

ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON RULES

Ken Cooley, Chair

ABPCA Bill Id:ACR 34

Author:(Baker) – As Introduced Ver:March 14, 2017

SUBJECT: Child Abuse Prevention Month

SUMMARY: Acknowledges the month of April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and encourages the people of the State of California to work together to support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their communities and schools. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings:

1. Child abuse and neglect continue to pose serious threats to our children. According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, 85 children in California died as a result of child abuse and neglect in 2012.
2. Prevention of child abuse and neglect depends on the involvement of people throughout the community. Providing community-based prevention services to families is less costly than addressing the emotional and physical damage that can result from child abuse and neglect, including the costs of protective services, law enforcement, the judicial system, foster care, and the treatment of adults recovering from abuse as children.
3. California's children deserve to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment free from fear, abuse, and neglect. Victims of child abuse, whether the abuse is physical, sexual, or emotional, or any combination of these, should have access to a safe place to live, appropriate medical care, and counseling or mental health services.
4. In recent years, child abuse prevention groups have organized Blue Ribbon Campaigns to increase public awareness and promote ways to prevent child abuse and neglect. Pinwheels are displayed to increase the awareness of child abuse and to focus on the positive message of preventing child abuse and neglect by supporting families and strengthening communities during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

FISCAL EFFECT: None

REGISTERED SUPPORT / OPPOSITION:

Support

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO

Opposition

None on file

Analysis Prepared by: Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800