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CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH <br /> Whereas, child abuse and neglect are recognized as significant and pressing problems affecting <br /> the health, welfare and quality of life of children residing in Boulder County; and <br /> Whereas, victims of child abuse and neglect are known to be at higher risk for experiencing <br /> post traumatic stress syndrome, depression, low academic achievement, drug use, <br /> juvenile delinquency,teenage pregnancy and adult criminality; and <br /> Whereas, 3,411 reports of neglect and physical,emotional,and sexual abuse and were received <br /> by the Boulder County Department of Social Services,Division of Child Protection <br /> Services, in the year 2002; and <br /> Whereas, the rate of child abuse in Boulder County exceeded the rate reported in the State of <br /> Colorado and in the nation in 1998; and <br /> Whereas, it is a priority of Boulder County law enforcement agencies,the District Attorney's <br /> Office, the Department of Social Services, and Mental Health and Victim Service <br /> Providers to gain the cooperation and participation of the public in preventing future <br /> cases of child abuse and in assisting in the investigation and prosecution of suspected <br /> child abuse offenders; and <br /> Whereas, Blue Sky Bridge Child & Family Advocacy Program is committed to breaking the <br /> cycle of child abuse by bringing together professionals and agencies as a <br /> multidisciplinary team to create a child-focused approach to sexual abuse <br /> investigations and by conducting education programs in the community; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tom Davidson, Mayor of the City of Louisville, Colorado do hereby <br /> proclaim the month of April, 2003 as <br /> CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH <br /> Dated this 6th day of May, 2003 <br /> Tom Davidson, Mayor <br /> \.. ATTS_T <br /> Nancy Varr f <br /> City Clerk <br />