ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION No. 30

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel

PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 1996 SESSION

By Assemblywomen HECK and MURPHY

An Assembly Resolution designating April 1995 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month."

Whereas, The month of April 1995 is being observed by public officials and citizens across the United States as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the week of April 2-8 is being recognized as "National Blue Ribbon Week" to kick off National Child Abuse Prevention Month; and

Whereas, The incidence of child abuse continues to increase in this State and in the nation, and is a serious concern because it affects not only children but their families and community as well; and

Whereas, There were approximately 50,000 cases of suspected child abuse reported in New Jersey in 1992, with almost 20,000 substantiated; however, many more cases go undetected, and

Whereas, Although State government has increased its support of programs to identify and treat child abuse, there remains a tremendous need for community based programs which focus on the prevention of child abuse; and

Whereas, Research has demonstrated that child abuse is not limited to any particular economic or social group, and greater community awareness and broad-based support of child abuse prevention programs will help ensure their success; now, therefore,

    Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

    1. The month of April 1995 shall be designated "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in New Jersey.

    2. The Governor is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs.

STATEMENT

    This resolution designates April 1995 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in New Jersey, and requests the Governor to issue a proclamation calling upon the public officials and the citizens of New Jersey to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs.

Designates April 1995 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month."