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To declare April 2013 to be National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Columbus.
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WHEREAS, Franklin County Children Services annually receives more than 28,000 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect, and over half a million American children suffer neglect or abuse every year; and
WHEREAS, a healthy and knowledgeable family unit is the strongest defense against child abuse; and
WHEREAS, valued friends and neighbors can help ensure families get the support they need by generously offering their time, taking a positive and active role in children's lives, and fostering a safe and trusted environment for young people to learn and grow; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Children's Trust Fund was created in 1984 to prevent child abuse and neglect by investing in strong communities, healthy families and safe children; and
WHEREAS, National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month provides an excellent opportunity for residents to learn more about the programs and activities that help prevent child abuse and provide for children's physical, emotional, and developmental needs; and
WHEREAS, April 10, 2013 has been designated Wear Blue Day both locally and nationally to show support for the battle against child abuse; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council hereby declares that April 2013 is National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Columbus and renews our sincere commitment to break the cycle of violence and to provide care, stability and support to all who have been affected.