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AR HR1022
Resolution
Status
4/17/2024
Primary Sponsor
Deann Vaught
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AI Summary
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Designates April 17, 2024, as "Children's Advocacy Center Day" in Arkansas as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Recognizes that abuse and neglect of children is a significant public health problem affecting Arkansas citizens and future generations.
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In 2023, 27 children's advocacy center locations throughout Arkansas served 9,412 child victims of abuse, providing over 80,000 victim advocacy and support services.
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Commends children's advocacy centers for their work in child abuse response and prevention through direct service, education, collaboration, and leadership.
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Directs the House Chief Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Ms. Elizabeth Pulley, Executive Director of 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 17, 2024, As "children's Advocacy Center Day".
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
4/17/2024