[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1293 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 1293

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        April 27, 2010.
Whereas ``National Child Abuse Prevention Month'' is observed in April 2010;
Whereas in 2008, out of an estimated 6,000,000 children referred for 
        investigations and assessments, approximately 772,000 children were 
        determined to be victims of abuse and neglect;
Whereas in 2008, an estimated 1,740 children died as a result of abuse and 
        neglect;
Whereas in 2008, an estimated 80 percent of the children who died due to abuse 
        and neglect were under the age of 4;
Whereas in 2008, of the children under the age of 4 who died due to abuse and 
        neglect, the majority were under the age of 1;
Whereas abused and neglected children have a higher risk in adulthood for 
        developing health problems, including alcoholism, depression, drug 
        abuse, eating disorders, obesity, suicide, and certain chronic diseases;
Whereas a National Institute of Justice study indicated that abused and 
        neglected children are 11 times more likely to be arrested for 
        delinquent behavior as juveniles, and are 2.7 times more likely to be 
        arrested for violent and criminal behavior as adults;
Whereas an estimated 1/3 of abused and neglected children grow up to abuse or 
        neglect their own children;
Whereas providing community-based services to families impacted by child abuse 
        and neglect is less costly than the emotional and physical damage 
        inflicted on children who have been abused and neglected, providing 
        services to abused and neglected children (including child protective, 
        law enforcement, court, foster care, or health care services), or 
        providing treatment to adults recovering from child abuse; and
Whereas child abuse and neglect has long-term economic and societal costs: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Child 
        Abuse Prevention Month;
            (2) recognizes and applauds the national and community organizations 
        that work to promote awareness about child abuse and neglect, including 
        by identifying risk factors and developing prevention strategies; and
            (3) supports efforts to--
                    (A) increase public awareness of prevention programs 
                relating to child abuse and neglect; and
                    (B) reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect in the 
                United States.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.