BILL ANALYSIS
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THIRD READING
Bill No: SCR 97
Author: Battin (R)
Amended: 3/6/06
Vote: 21
WITHOUT REFERENCE TO COMMITTEE OR FILE
SUBJECT : Child Abuse Prevention Month
SOURCE : Author
DIGEST : This resolution acknowledges the month of April
2006 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, and encourages the
people of the State of California to work together to
support youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in
their communities and schools.
ANALYSIS :
This resolution states:
1. Child abuse and neglect continue to pose a serious
threat to our nation's children.
2. In 1996, more than 3,000,000 children were reported to
child protective agencies in the United States as having
suffered abuse and neglect.
3. It is estimated that for every three dollars spent on
the prevention of child abuse and neglect, at least six
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dollars are saved that might be spent on child welfare
services, special education services, medical care,
foster care, counseling, and the housing of juvenile
offenders.
4. Child abuse and neglect is a community problem and
finding solutions depends on the involvement of people
throughout the community.
5. The first organized statewide Blue Ribbon Campaign was
originated in Norfolk, Virginia, by the grandmother of
Bubba Dickinson, a child who was murdered by his
mother's abusive boyfriend.
6. In recent years, the National Committee to Prevent Child
Abuse, the California chapter and other local
affiliates, United States military bases, and other
groups have organized Blue Ribbon Campaigns to increase
public awareness of child abuse and to promote ways to
prevent child abuse.
7. The National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse, in all
its forms, has proclaimed April as National Child Abuse
Prevention Month.
8. Blue ribbons are displayed to increase awareness of
child abuse and as a strategy for Child Abuse Prevention
Month.
9. This year's campaign is entitled "Safe Children and
Healthy Families are a Shared Responsibility."
10.The flexibility of this program offers numerous
opportunities to be innovative and to create
partnerships within business, professional, and
community organizations.
This resolution acknowledges the month of April 2006 as
Child Abuse Prevention Month, and encourages the people of
the State of California to work together to support
youth-serving child abuse prevention activities in their
communities and schools during that month and throughout
the year.
FISCAL EFFECT : Fiscal Com.: No
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RJG:nl 3/10/06 Senate Floor Analyses
SUPPORT/OPPOSITION: NONE RECEIVED
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