Give the Scale of Child Abuse National Attention We, the Undersigned, endorse the following petition:
Give the Scale of Child Abuse National Attention
Target: George W. Bush, President of the United States
Sponsor: American Humane AssociationSignatures: 19,147
See Full Petition
Email this Petition
In the time it takes you to read this, another child has been abused. More than 2,500 children each day, or 100 children per hour, suffer from neglect and abuse in this country.
And the consequences are frightening. Children and youth who have been abused or neglected are more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs, fall victim to teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, suffer from depression and mental illness, be involved with law enforcement, and abuse their own children.
This cycle of abuse MUST STOP!
In the past, reports by the U.S. Surgeon General - such as the 1990 report on children and smoking, or the 1999 report on the prevention of suicide - have brought important health issues much-needed national attention, resulting in both federal and private initiatives that made a significant impact.
Help us unite public health and child welfare resources necessary to create a safe, caring and healthy future for our children.
Urge President Bush to direct Surgeon General Carmona to prepare a comprehensive report on child abuse and neglect in this country.
Sign Petition at url below
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/574460306
Forumer™ is Voted #1 Free Forum Hosting provider
Build your own community today with the largest message board hosting company.