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INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilmember Middleton
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
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April 2012 is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
FOR the purpose of celebrating April 2012 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month; encouraging all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Baltimore City a better place for children and families, and; expressing appreciation to the organizations that work to protect children, provide treatment to the abused, and assist parents in providing proper care and attention to their children.
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In proclaiming April 2012 Child Abuse Prevention Month, the President of the United States stated: As parents, as communities, and as a Nation, the work of raising our children stands among our greatest responsibilities and our most profound blessings. The support we give and the examples we set form cornerstone for their success, and by teaching our children to trust in themselves, we equip them with confidence, hope, and determination that can last a lifetime. Tragically, neglect and abuse erode this fundamental promise for too many young Americans. During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we renew our commitment to break the cycle of violence, strengthen support for all who have been affected, and empower our young people with the best we have to offer”.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that while safe, stable, and nurtu...
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