HomeMy WebLinkAboutChild Abuse Month ProclamationPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, preventing child abuse and neglect is a community problem that depends on
involvement among people throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, child maltreatment occurs when people find themselves in stressful situations,
without community resources, and don't know how to cope; and
WHEREAS, the majority of child abuse cases stem from situations and conditions that are
preventable in an engaged and supportive community; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure each family has the
support they need to raise their children in a healthy environment; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect not only directly harm children, but also increase the
likelihood of criminal behavior; substance abuse; health problems, such as heart disease and
obesity; and risky behavior, such as smoking; and
WHEREAS, all citizens should become involved in supporting families in raising their children
in a safe, nurturing environment; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships
created among social service agencies, schools, faith communities, civic organizations, law
enforcement agencies, and the business community.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Kevin England of Chubbuck, do hereby proclaim April 2022 to
be
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
Throughout our community, we call upon our citizens, community agencies, faith groups,
medical facilities, and businesses to increase their participation in our efforts to support
families, thereby preventing child abuse and strengthening the communities in which we live.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand this 4th day of April, in the year two
thousand and twenty-two.
Kevin B. England, yor
City of Chubbuck