HR1022
To Recognize That Abuse And Neglect Of Children Is A Significant Public Health Problem; To Commend The Important Work Being Done To Combat This Public Health Problem; And To Proclaim April 17, 2024, As "children's Advocacy Center Day".
Last Action (April 17, 2024): READ AND ADOPTED.
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AI-Generated Summary
House Resolution 1022 recognizes child abuse and neglect as a significant public health problem in Arkansas. The resolution highlights the work performed by children's advocacy centers in providing support to thousands of child abuse victims annually. It formally commends the efforts of the Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas in leading multidisciplinary responses to these issues. Furthermore, the bill proclaims April 17, 2024, as 'Children's Advocacy Center Day' in Arkansas. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of support and awareness rather than a change to state statutes or fiscal policy.
Potential Impact Analysis
Who Might Benefit?
The primary beneficiaries are the Children's Advocacy Centers of Arkansas and the staff, volunteers, and multidisciplinary professionals who support child abuse victims. Additionally, the resolution provides public recognition for survivors of child abuse and their families, as it highlights the services available to them.
Who Might Suffer?
There are no individuals or groups negatively impacted by this resolution. It is a non-binding symbolic measure intended to raise awareness and express legislative support for a public service, which does not impose mandates, taxes, or restrictions on any party.
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