HCR001 | Concurrent Resolution Encouraging Discussion about Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse

Description
General Description: 

This concurrent resolution encourages discussion about the effects and prevention of child sexual abuse.

Highlighted Provisions: 

This resolution:
14          ▸     acknowledges the widespread nature of child sexual abuse in Utah;
15          ▸     explains the impact of child sexual abuse on survivors and communities;
16          ▸     encourages discussion about the effects and prevalence of child sexual abuse; and
17          ▸     encourages discussion about ways in which the government, communities, and
18     citizens of Utah can prevent child sexual abuse and support those affected.

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HCR001
Year: 
2023
Status: 
House/ filed
Last Action: 
Mar 03, 2023
Sponsor
Representative
Andrew Stoddard
Democrat - District 40
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Utah PTA Resolution: 
FAM 2009-2 | Child Abuse and Neglect
Impact on Children: 

We must reduce the number of children who are sexually abused. This bill will help us move forward in that goal.

Commission: 
Family Life
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Resolutions: 

Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations collaborate with schools and community organizations to increase awareness of the problem of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation land to help educate families, children, and educators about the causes of and strategies to prevent abuse; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations support prevention and intervention programs that teach positive parenting skills, coping strategies for caretakers, and appropriate response techniques for children; and be it further
Resolved, That Utah PTA and its constituent associations advocate for adequate laws to protect children in all areas of child abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation.