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IL SR0994

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/14/2018

Primary Sponsor

Dan McConchie

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2018 as Prevent Child Abuse America Month in Illinois
  • Acknowledges that child abuse and neglect affects over one million children annually, including more than 100,000 in Illinois
  • Recognizes Prevent Child Abuse America's 45-year history since its 1972 founding in Chicago, including operation of 37 Healthy Families Network sites across Illinois
  • Notes that investments in healthy child development reduce chronic health problems, premature mortality, educational failure, mental illness, crime, substance abuse, and abuse perpetuation
  • Directs presentation of a suitable copy of the resolution to Prevent Child Abuse America as a symbol of the state's respect and esteem

Legislative Description

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE MONTH

Last Action

Resolution Adopted

3/14/2018

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/7/2018
Assignments10/18/2017

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