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AR HCR1010
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/4/2019
Primary Sponsor
Deann Vaught
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AI Summary
HCR 1010 Summary
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Recognizes child abuse and neglect as a significant public health problem in Arkansas and nationwide.
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Commends the work of Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas, which operated 17 centers and 7 satellite offices serving an estimated 5,000 child abuse victims in 2018.
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Acknowledges that neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment, with victims also experiencing physical abuse, sexual abuse, drug endangerment, commercial sexual exploitation, and psychological maltreatment.
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Proclaims April 11, 2019, as "Children's Advocacy Center Day" in Arkansas as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Directs the House Chief Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Elizabeth Pulley, Executive Director of Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas.
Legislative Description
To Recognize That Abuse And Neglect Of Children Is A Significant Public Health Problem; To Commend The Important Work Being Done To Combat The Problem; And To Proclaim April 11, 2019, As “children’s Advocacy Center Day”.
Last Action
Approved by the Governor
4/9/2019