[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27616]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                WORLD DAY FOR PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE

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                           HON. BRAD SHERMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2005

  Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a moment to recognize 
the International Child Abuse Network. This wonderful organization 
works worldwide to break the cycle of violence that leads abused 
children to grow up to become abusers.
  The International Child Abuse Network, also known as Yes ICAN, is a 
leading global provider of information and resources to deal with child 
abuse. Yes ICAN believes that child abuse would cease to exist if 
everyone had the capability to receive accurate, up-to-date information 
about abuse. Yes ICAN provides assistance and support to survivors who 
are too afraid or wounded to utilize traditional community resources. 
Through online forums, victims can heal together in a confidential, 
mutually supportive atmosphere.
  In an effort to bring more awareness to the effects of child abuse on 
societies around the world, every November 19th Yes ICAN recognizes the 
World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse. This year's event featured a 
showcase of art and poetry submissions from schoolchildren. 
Participants and their teachers were honored during a reception at the 
Canoga Park Youth Arts Center in my district in California.
  The International Child Abuse Network is making positive strides in 
the fight against child abuse. Their work to create a better future for 
all children is to be commended. I am proud to congratulate the 
International Child Abuse Network and thank them for their valuable 
contributions.

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