Proclamation®
WHEREAS, April 2024, has been designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month by county, state, and federal governments for the purpose of promoting community involvement in preventing child abuse; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chino, Chino Valley Unified School District, and County of San Bernardino believe all children have the right to receive the care, protection, and guidance a family provides, to be free from harm, and to have their physical, emotional, and educational needs WHEREAS, last year, approximately 500,000 children experienced abuse or neglect in the U.S.
In San Bernardino County, over 31,000 referrals for suspected abuse or neglect were made; and WHEREAS, the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study demonstrates long-term health, social, and economic risks that result from childhood trauma; and WHEREAS, the prevention of child abuse requires rigorous solutions, energy, strength, determination, and commitment from concerned citizens and the entire community; and WHEREAS, the City of Chino, Chino Valley Unified School District, and County of San Bernardino provides services and professionals in the field of child abuse who are dedicated, compassionate, and skilled in the prevention of child abuse; and WHEREAS, child abuse and neglect can be reduced by ensuring each family has the support they need to raise their children in a healthy environment; and WHEREAS, the City of Chino recognizes the Blue Ribbon as the international symbol for child abuse prevention; the Children's Network has planned a Blue Ribbon media campaign and the 25th Annual Shine a Light on Child Abuse Prevention Ceremony to increase awareness of Child Abuse during the month of April.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, EUNICE M. ULLOA, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CHINO, do hereby proclaim April 2024, as
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
in the City of Chino and encourage all citizens to join the effort to end child abuse.
PRESENTED THIS 2ND DAY OF APRIL 2024.
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EUNICE M. ULLOA, Mayor ATTEST:
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NATALIE GONZAGA, City Clerk