HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-060RESOLUTION NO. 12-060
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2012, AS "CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH" AND CONGRATULATING CASTLE ON MORE THAN THREE
DECADES OF SERVICE TO ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. National Child Abuse Prevention Month will be recognized throughout the United
States during the month of April 2012.
2. Preventing child abuse and neglect is a community problem that depends on
Involvement among people throughout the community.
3. Child maltreatment occurs when people find themselves in stressful situations,
without community resources, and don't know how to cope.
4. During periods of economic challenges, families feel more vulnerable, and as a
result, child abuse and neglect increases drastically.
5. Child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure each family has the support
they need to raise their children in a healthy environment.
6. Child abuse is considered to be one of our nation's most serious public health
problems with scientific studies documenting the link between the abuse and neglect of children
and a wide range of medical, emotional, psychological and behavioral disorders.
7. All citizens should become involved in supporting families in raising their children
in a safe and nurturing environment.
8. Effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships created
among state and local government agencies, schools, faith communities, civic organizations, law
enforcement agencies, and the business community.
9. CASTLE of the Treasure Coast, incorporated in 1981 as the Exchange Club Center
for the Prevention of Child Abuse of the Treasure Coast, Inc., was the first center in the country
created for the sole purpose of bringing awareness to and breaking the cycle of child abuse, and
has become the model for a network of over 100 such agencies throughout 27 states all working
to win the battle against the devastating pain and lifelong results of child abuse.
10. CASTLE (which stands for Child Abuse Services, Training and Life Enrichment),
through its support of parent aide programs, parenting classes, educational programs and
community service activities, is making significant progress in stopping this crime against families
and children.
6. CASTLE's Mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect through education and
awareness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of April 2012 as "CHILD ABUSE
PREVENTION MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board further congratulates CASTLE on its more than three decades of service
in St. Lucie County, Florida.
3. This Board urges the citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities
and businesses of St. Lucie Countyto increase their participation in our efforts to support families,
thereby preventing child abuse and strengthening our community.
PASSED AND is 3`d day of April, 2012.
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