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Proclamations and Press Releases

Each year in April, the President of the United States issues a proclamation to announce National Child Abuse Prevention Month and release the most current U.S. statistics on child abuse and neglect. Many State Governors also issue proclamations to encourage public awareness of child abuse and neglect, recommit State resources to the cause, and promote community involvement through State and local activities.

National Child Abuse Prevention Month, 2009
The White House
The President of the United States of America's proclamation.

Fewer Children Victims of Abuse and Neglect in 2007
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Read the annual press release to announce the most current statistics on child abuse and neglect.

State proclamations

April 2009 Is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
Texas (2009)
The Governor proclaims Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in Texas.

April, 2009, as "Child Abuse Prevention Month"
California (2009)
Child Abuse Prevention Month is proclaimed in California.

Certificate of Proclamation (PDF - 1050 KB)
Michigan (2009)
The Governor's proclamation for the month of April.

Child Abuse Prevention Month (PDF - 295 KB)
North Dakota (2009)
Governor Hoeven proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month in North Dakota.

Proclamation (PDF - 118 KB)
Hawaii (2009)
The Governor's and Lieutenant Governor's proclamation.

Proclamation
New York (2009)
Recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Empire State.

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Updated on May 22, 2009