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BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
PROCLAMATION
A Proclamation Declaring April as *
Child Abuse Prevention Month
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WHEREAS, there were over 3,500 reports of child abuse and neglect in Central Oregon last
year; and
WHEREAS, we all have a responsibility, as individuals, neighbors, community members
and citizens of Central Oregon to help create healthy, safe, nurturing experiences for children; and
WHEREAS, safe and healthy childhoods help produce confident and successful adults; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect often occur when people find themselves in stressful
situations, without community resources, and don't know how to cope; and
WHEREAS, the majority of child abuse and neglect cases stern from situations and
conditions that are preventable with the support of an engaged community; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure that families have the
support and access to services they need to raise their children in a healthy environment; and
WHEREAS; child abuse and neglect not only directly harm children, but the trauma can
also increase the likelihood of criminal behavior, substance abuse, health problems such as heart
disease and obesity, and poor academic outcomes; and
WHEREAS; effective prevention programs succeed because of partnerships among
agencies, schools, faith communities, philanthropic and civic organizations, law enforcement
agencies, and the business community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Deschutes County Board of
Commissioners does hereby proclaim April 2015 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in Deschutes
County and we urge all citizens to work together to make sure every family has the support they
need and deserve to raise their children in a healthy environment.
Dated this ____day of _______2015 by the Deschutes County Board
of Commissioners.
Anthony DeBone, Chair
Alan Unger, Vice Chair
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Recording Secretary Tammy Baney, Commissioner
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