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AR SR44
Resolution
Status
4/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Missy Irvin
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AI 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, noting that 30 locations throughout Arkansas served an estimated 10,300 child victims of abuse in 2022, with a significant number being 12 years old or younger.
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Proclaims April 11, 2023, as "Children's Advocacy Center Day" in Arkansas as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Acknowledges that children's advocacy centers provide victim advocacy and support services while addressing multiple forms of maltreatment including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, drug endangerment, commercial sexual exploitation, and psychological maltreatment.
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Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to Ms. Elizabeth Pulley, Executive Director of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas, upon adoption.
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 This Public Health Problem; And To Proclaim April 11, 2023, As "children's Advocacy Center Day".
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2023