OH HR47

Recognizes April 2011 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Ohio

Acknowledges that the U.S. Congress first designated April as National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in 1983, with commemorative legislation passed annually since

States that child abuse and neglect affects youth of all races and socio-economic backgrounds and has long-lasting impacts on victims, families, communities, and society

Identifies protective factors that reduce child abuse and neglect incidence, including parental resiliency, social connection, parenting knowledge, concrete support, and social-emotional development

Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit authenticated copies of the resolution to Ohio news media