HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-045WHEREAS, National Child Abuse Prevention Month |srecognized throughout the United States, a,swell as|nthe
great state ofCalifornia during the month ofApril 2Q23. Preventing child abuse and neglect is aserious prob|enmaffecting
every segment ofthe community, and finding solutions, requires input and action from everyone; and
WHEREAS, children are the most valuable resources and will shape the future of Butte County; and
WHEREAS, child maltreatment occurs when people find themselves in stressful situations, without community
resource,s and don't know how to cope; and
WHEREAS advocates for children recognize, inc/eased risk for children both in person and umNme amid the
pandemic; and
WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect can be reduced by making sure each family has protective factors in place that
will eliminate risk and promote the social, emotional, and developmental well-being of children; and:
WHEREAS, child abuse can have long-term psychological, emotional, and physical effects that have |aisdng
consequences for victims of abuse; and
WHEREAS, effective child abuse prevention activities succeed because mfpartnerships created among state and
local government agencies, schools, faith communities, health communities, civic organizations, law enforcement, the
business community, and families; and
WHEREAS, prevention remains the best defense for our children and families.
NO�\0' THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby recognize April
2O23asChild Abuse Prevention Month in Butte County and call upon all residents to recognize this month by dedicating
themselves to the task of improving the quality of life, for all children and families.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 25th day of April, 2023, by the fo,Ulowiing vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Dmrfee,Ritter, Teeter and Chair Njnnmlelsbue
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
ABSTAIN: None
T6d Ki6imel hlue, Chair� w~
Butte Cc � Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk ofthe Board ofSupervisors