Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Acknowledges that children are crucial to the nation’s future and that protecting them is a collective responsibility.
Emphasizes the importance of being proactive and using evidence-based methods to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Highlights the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on health and the association with leading causes of death.
Notes that preventing ACEs could significantly reduce cases of depression, heart disease, and overweight/obesity.
Stresses the collective responsibility to prevent ACEs and promote positive childhood experiences.
Points out the economic benefits of primary prevention of child abuse and neglect.
Provides statistics on child maltreatment referrals and reports of suspected online child sexual exploitation in 2022.
Mentions the prevalence of child sexual abuse and the estimated number of survivors in the U.S.
Indicates that a significant portion of children are exposed to inappropriate sexual content online at a young age.
States that the majority of child sexual abuse victims are abused by someone they know and trust.
Discusses the lifelong consequences of child sexual abuse without appropriate treatment and support.
Advocates for education and awareness as key prevention strategies against child abuse and neglect.
Supports voluntary, evidence-based home-visiting programs for their positive impact on reducing child abuse and neglect, improving child health and educational outcomes.
Supports efforts to increase public awareness and education on preventing child abuse and neglect.
Supports helping survivors of childhood sexual abuse heal and seeks justice for victims.
Recognizes the need for ongoing prevention, healing, and justice efforts related to childhood abuse and neglect and sexual abuse.