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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2013 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 2013.
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.
11. 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 2013 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 and urges the citizens, community agencies, faith groups, medical facilities and
businesses of St. Lucie County to increase their participation in CASTLE's efforts to support
families, thereby preventing child abuse and strengthening our community.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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' CHAIRMAN
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM & CORRECTNESS:
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