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PROCLAMATION
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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 2023 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 and
caused the seal of the City of Chubbuck to be affixed, this
31 st day of March, in the year two thousand and twenty-three.
Kevin B. England, Mayor
City of Chubbuck
Protecting children by preventing abuse and neglect is always an issue of
utmost importance for our communities. This year we could all use a hope filled
community wide event. We are hoping that YOU WILL JOIN US!
This April the state of Idaho is looking to #Go8lue41dahoKids
We want to paint our towns blue! We need businesses, organizations, and
other groups from our communities to help us out. There are a few ways that
this can be done:
- Share images of local Pinwheel Gardens and displays you see in town!
- Participate in Wear Blue Wednesdays, kicking off in Idaho on April 5th
- Decorate with all the blue you can find!
- Offer blue items to those coming to your business/organization
- Share prevention month posts from Southeastern Idaho
Public Health & Bannock Youth Foundation
- See the other side for more ways to join and you
could potentially win a prize!
If you would like more information, you may contact
Southeastern Idaho Public Health via
Catherine Bullock: CBullock(a�siph.idaho.gov
Or the Bannock Youth Foundation at (208) 234-1122
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Southeastern
Idaho Public Health
Community Event
Sponsored by Gold's Gym
Gold's Gym of Pocatello invites staff, gym members, and the community to
an opportunity to stand up with them for Child Abuse Prevention Month!
Food will be offered on a first come first serve basis, there will be free entries
for raffle items, and prevention month gifts to all who attend. This training
focuses on child sexual abuse prevention. Please be aware that this content is
for mature participants and any youth attending should be doing so with a
parent or guardian.
When?
April 15th from 11:00am - 2:00pm
Where?
Gold's Gym of Pocatello
1800 Flandro Dr #200, Pocatello, ID 83202
If you would like more information about this training, or other strengthening
family and supporting youth trainings, contact Shannon Fox at
\ (208) 220-4048 or musclesofresilience@gmail.com /
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