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proclamation
NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
April, 2016
Whereas, regardless of who they are or the circumstances of their birth, every child deserves care and to be
kept safe from harm; and
Whereas, April is Child Abuse Prevention Month; and
Whereas, during Child Abuse Prevention Month, Virginians are reminded of the courage it takes to raise a
child and that fundamental human rights means living free from violence and abuse; and
Whereas, child abuse is considered to be one of our nation's most serious public health problems, with
scientific studies documenting the link between the abuse and neglect of children and a wide range of medical,
emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders; and
Whereas, child abuse can disrupt early brain development, and serious chronic stress can impair the
development of nervous and immune systems; and
Whereas, keeping children safe from abuse means playing an active role in their life, having check -ins, and
teaching them the warning signs of abuse and how to protect themselves; and
Whereas, empowering our children and providing them with safe places to live, learn, and play is vital to
keeping them safe from harm; and
Whereas, Pittsylvania County remains committed to sustaining safe, nurturing, and supportive environments
within its communities for families raising children; and
Whereas, effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships between families, social
services agencies, schools, faith communities, civic organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the business
community; and
Whereas, displaying a pinwheel during the month of April will serve as a positive reminder that together we
can prevent child abuse and neglect and in doing so keep children safe; then
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors does
hereby recognize April, 2016 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month in Pittsylvania County.
Given under my hand this 4rh day of April, 2016
J ssie L. Barksdale, Chair
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors
Clarence C. Monday, Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors