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SC H4213

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paula Rawl Calhoon

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Declares Wednesday, April 15, 2025, as "Children's Advocacy Center Day" in South Carolina
  • Recognizes that Children's Advocacy Centers in South Carolina served 13,784 child victims of abuse in 2024, a 3% increase over 2023
  • Acknowledges that over 380,000 children are served by Children's Advocacy Centers nationwide each year
  • Notes that sexual abuse was the most common form of child maltreatment reported, along with physical abuse, neglect, drug endangerment, commercial sexual exploitation, and psychological maltreatment
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Thomas Knapp, President and CEO of the South Carolina Network of Children's Advocacy Centers

Legislative Description

Declare Wednesday, Apri 15, 2025 as "Children's Advocacy Center Day" in South Carolina

Last Action

Adopted, returned to House with concurrence

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Family and Veterans Services3/26/2025

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