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DE SCR25

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Richardson

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Origin

Senate

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2023 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in Delaware
  • Notes that approximately 600,000 children are abused and neglected annually in the United States, with 1,820 child deaths from abuse and neglect in 2021
  • Cites Delaware-specific data: 23,924 hotline reports and 23,391 family abuse reports received in 2022, with 34% meeting criteria for investigation
  • Emphasizes that children under 1 year old are most vulnerable, accounting for 45.6% of child fatalities nationally
  • Encourages collaborative partnerships among citizens, state agencies, and community organizations to support child abuse prevention programs

Legislative Description

Recognizing April 2023 As "child Abuse Prevention Month" In The State Of Delaware.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

4/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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