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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, 3,640 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 2001; 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, the Blue Sky Bridge Child&Advocacy Program is dedicated to easing the journey <br /> for child abuse victims,families,and adult survivors residing in Boulder County and <br /> in educating the public regarding potential warning signs of abuse. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE,I,Tom Davidson,Mayor of the City of Louisville,Colorado month of April, <br /> 2002 as CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH in the City of Louisville <br /> and encourage all citizens to help prevent future cases of child abuse in Boulder County. <br /> Dated this 7th day of May 2002 <br /> ,,�- *+1' Tom Davidson <br /> f' % Mayor <br /> l <br /> I tr O <br /> IAN <br /> 0011ACL <br /> Nancy V a <br /> City Clerk <br />