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Mr. CORNYN (for himself, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Lujan, and Ms. Hassan) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions:
S. Res. 706
Whereas children are fundamental to the success of the
United States and will shape the future of the United States;
Whereas elected representatives and leaders in the
communities of the United States must be ever vigilant and
proactive in support of evidence-based means to prevent child
abuse and neglect and to support families;
Whereas adverse childhood experiences (referred to in this
preamble as “ACEs”) are traumatic experiences that occur
during childhood with lasting effects and include experiences
of violence, abuse, or neglect;
Whereas at least 5 of the top 10 leading causes of death
are associated with ACEs;
Whereas preventing ACEs could reduce many health conditions
and long-term negative effects on life, opportunity, and
well-being, including—
(1) up to 21,000,000 cases of depression;
(2) up to 1,900,000 cases of heart disease; and
(3) up to 2,500,000 cases of overweight or obesity;
Whereas every child is filled with tremendous promise, and
we all have a collective responsibility to prevent ACEs,
foster the potential of every child, and promote positive
childhood experiences;
Whereas preventing child abuse and neglect can reduce the
costly lifetime economic burden associated with child
maltreatment;
Whereas, in 2024, an estimated 7,693,000 children were
referred to child protective services agencies, alleging
maltreatment;
Whereas, each year, approximately 1 in 7 children in the
United States experiences child abuse, neglect, or both;
Whereas reports indicate that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys
will become victims of child sexual abuse before their 18th
birthday;
Whereas 93 percent of child sexual abuse victims are abused
by a person they know and trust;
Whereas children who are sexually abused, especially when
not provided appropriate treatment and support, often suffer
lifelong consequences, such as physical and mental health
challenges and higher risk of drug and alcohol misuse and
suicide;
Whereas, in 2024, the National Center for Missing and
Exploited Children's CyberTipline received nearly 20,500,000
reports of suspected online child sexual exploitation;
Whereas education and awareness of possible signs of child
abuse and neglect should be prioritized for purposes of
prevention; and
Whereas, by intervening to prevent adversity and build
resilience during the most critical years of development of a
child, voluntary, evidence-based, home-visiting programs have
shown positive impact on—
(1) reducing the recurrence of child abuse and neglect;
(2) decreasing the incidence of low-birthweight babies;
(3) improved school readiness for children; and
(4) increased high school graduation rates: Now, therefore,
be it:
Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) supports the designation of April 2026 as “National
Child Abuse Prevention Month”;
(2) expresses support for the goals and ideals of National
Child Abuse Prevention Month;
(3) recognizes that child abuse and neglect and child
sexual abuse are preventable and that a healthy and
prosperous society depends on strong families and
communities;
(4) supports efforts to increase the awareness of, and
provide education for, the general public of the United
States, with respect to preventing child abuse and neglect
and building protective factors for families;
(5) supports the efforts to help survivors of childhood
sexual abuse heal;
(6) supports justice for victims of childhood sexual abuse;
and
(7) recognizes the need for prevention, healing, and
justice efforts related to childhood abuse, neglect, and
sexual abuse.