[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8383]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

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                           HON. NITA M. LOWEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 28, 2005

  Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Speaker, as National Child Abuse Prevention Month 
draws to a close, I would like to recognize the organizations and 
individuals who work so hard to break the cycle of violence within 
families. I urge my colleagues to continue to make eradicating child 
abuse a top priority, not just during the month of April, but all year 
long.
  Throughout this month we have had many reminders of the tragic events 
that occur daily in the lives of children throughout the nation. We've 
heard speeches with startling statistics, stories about families torn 
apart by unthinkable violence, and we've worn blue ribbons to remember 
victims.
  Sadly, child abuse continues throughout the year, and we all must 
recognize that child abuse and neglect is not just a family problem--it 
is a societal problem that requires the attention and efforts of each 
of our communities.
  Effective child abuse programs succeed because of partnerships 
between social service agencies, schools, faith communities, civic 
organizations, law enforcements agencies, government, and the business 
community.
  The Exchange Club of Yonkers and the Westchester Child Abuse 
Prevention Center in my district are just two examples of groups that 
are making a difference both locally and nationally to eliminate the 
abuse of children. Both of these organizations work with families in a 
variety of ways to help break the cycle of abuse and educate the public 
about ways to help children who are victims of abuse.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to work with organizations 
nationally and locally to show children that they are a priority and to 
take a stand against the tragedy of child abuse and neglect.

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