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Proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
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Summary and Background Information:
The proclamation recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and our partner Ralston House, a child advocacy center that served 983 children in 2014. Nationally, 1 in 7 girls and 1 in 25 boys will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Ralston House child advocacy center is a nationally-accredited nonprofit agency that helps children and teens who are suspected of being sexually or physically abused. They work with police departments, social services and district attorneys to provide forensic interviews, forensic sexual assault medical exams and support services. Comprehensive services at child-friendly Ralston House help child victims and their families begin the healing process after traumatic experiences. Representatives from Ralston House will be in attendance to accept the proclamation.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Michelle Halstead
Staff Member Presenting: City Attorney Gehler
Staff Recommendation: Approve proclamation as presented
Suggested Motion: I move to approve proclamation 16-06, declaring April 2015 as Child Abuse Prevention Month