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WHEREAS, in the United States a report of child abuse happens every 10
seconds; and
WHEREAS, Kids Hope Children's Advocacy Center in Grant County served
164 children and their families in 2020; and
WHEREAS, Child abuse prevention is a community responsibility and finding
solutions requires input and action from everyone; and
WHEREAS, our children are our most valuable resources and will shape the
future of Grant County; and
WHEREAS, child abuse can have long-term psychological, emotional, and
physical effects that have lasting consequences for victims of abuse; and
WHEREAS, Protective factors are conditions that reduce or eliminate risk and
promote the social., emotional, and developmental well-being of children; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because of the
partnerships created between child welfare professionals, education, health,
community- and faith -based organizations, businesses, law enforcement agencies., and
families; and
WHEREAS, communities must make every effort to promote programs and
activities that create strong and thriving children and families; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge that we must work together as a community to
increase awareness about child abuse and contribute to promote the social and
emotional well-being of children and families in a safe, stable, and nurturing
environment; and
WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families.