Title
Special Recognition - Proclamation Recognizing Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
Report
Issue:
Whether to Recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
Staff Contact:
Susan Grisham, Executive Assistant, 360.753.8244
Presenter(s):
Shelly Willis, Executive Director, Family Education and Support Services
Background and Analysis:
In 1983, April was proclaimed National Child Abuse Prevention Month by the US Department of Health & Human Services. Since then, child abuse and neglect awareness activities have been promoted across the country during April of each year.
Attachments:
Proclamation