S.Res. 127 – A resolution designating April 2011 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month".

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Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2553)

April 14, 2011

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Sen. Susan M. CollinsR-ME · Apr 4, 2011

Mr. President, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today to submit a resolution recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month. I am honored to be joined by an advocate for children, Senator…

Mr. President, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today to submit a resolution recognizing National Child Abuse Prevention Month. I

am honored to be joined by an advocate for children, Senator Kerry, in turning a spotlight on the issue of child abuse and neglect in this country. Senator Kerry and I share a common belief that children should be valued and nurtured by both their families and all of us.

The effort to address child abuse transcends ideological and partisan lines. This is not a Democratic or Republican issue--this is an American issue--one that we can't wish away, but that we must face head on and work to eradicate.

Abuse of children occurs in all segments of our society, in rural, suburban, and urban areas and among all racial, ethnic, and income groups. According to the 2009 Child Maltreatment Study compiled by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, during 2009, an estimated 702,000 children were determined to be victims of abuse or neglect, and an estimated 1,770 children died as a result.

Last year I became aware of yet another tragic case of child abuse. Maine was mourning the death of 15-month old Damien Lynn. Autopsy reports show that little Damien had broken bones and ribs, head and abdominal injuries, and a human bite mark on his right arm. This year the former boyfriend of Damien's mother will face the consequences of his actions, and I am proud to introduce this resolution again in Damien's memory.

The time has come for Americans to unite in an all-out effort to eradicate child abuse. National Child Abuse Prevention Month is an opportunity for communities across the country to keep children safe, provide the support families need to stay together, and raise children and youth to be happy, secure, and stable adults.

To paraphrase Mahatma Gandhi, ``You can judge a society by how they treat their weakest members.'' This resolution is sad commentary that we have to do more to protect those who are in the dawn of life, the most vulnerable among us, our children.

Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Apr 14, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 127, and the Senate proceed to the matter. Mr. President, I ask unanimous…

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Agreed to SenateIssued April 14, 2011

III

112th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 127

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 4, 2011

Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Kerry, and Mr. Reid) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

April 14, 2011

Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating April 2011 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Whereas in 2009, approximately 702,000 children were determined to be victims of abuse or neglect;

Whereas in 2009, an estimated 1,770 children died as a result of abuse or neglect;

Whereas in 2009, an estimated 80.8 percent of the children who died due to abuse or neglect were under the age of 4;

Whereas in 2009, of the children under the age of 4 who died due to abuse or neglect, 46.2 percent were under the age of 1;

Whereas abused or neglected children have a higher risk for developing health problems in adulthood, including alcoholism, depression, drug abuse, eating disorders, obesity, suicide, and certain chronic diseases;

Whereas a National Institute of Justice study indicated that abused or neglected children—

(1)

are 11 times more likely to be arrested for criminal behavior as juveniles; and

(2)

are 2.7 times more likely to be arrested for violent and criminal behavior as adults;

Whereas an estimated 1/3 of abused or neglected children grow up to abuse or neglect their own children;

Whereas providing community-based services to families impacted by child abuse or neglect may be far less costly than—

(1)

the emotional and physical damage inflicted on children who have been abused or neglected;

(2)

providing other services to abused or neglected children, including child protective, law enforcement, court, foster care, or health care services; or

(3)

providing treatment to adults recovering from child abuse; and

Whereas child abuse and neglect have long-term economic and societal costs: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

designates April 2011 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month;

(2)

recognizes and applauds the national and community organizations that work to promote awareness about child abuse and neglect, including by identifying risk factors and developing prevention strategies;

(3)

supports the proclamation issued by President Obama declaring April 2011 to be National Child Abuse Prevention Month; and

(4)

should increase public awareness of prevention programs relating to child abuse and neglect, and continue to work with States to reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect in the United States.