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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, 2008
The White House
The President of the United States of America's proclamation.

Latest Child Maltreatment Data Released
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 is Child Abuse Prevention Month (PDF - 597 KB)
New York (2007)
The Governor of New York's proclamation of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
Michigan (2007)
The Governor of Michigan's proclamation of April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month.

Child Abuse Prevention Month
Alabama (2007)
A proclamation by the Governor of the State of Alabama.

Child Abuse Prevention Month
Virginia (2007)
Recognition of April 2007 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Proclamation (PDF - 232 KB)
California (2007)
The Governor's proclamation of April 2007 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Proclamation, Child Abuse Prevention Month
Idaho (2007)
Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter proclaims April 2007 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Updated on April 15, 2008