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This Senate resolution officially supports designating April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month" and endorses the goals of raising awareness about child abuse prevention. The resolution highlights alarming statistics, noting that approximately one in seven children in the United States experiences abuse or neglect each year, with an estimated 7.7 million children referred to child protective services in 2024. It emphasizes that adverse childhood experiences are linked to at least five of the top ten leading causes of death and could be prevented through evidence-based programs like home-visiting services. The resolution affects all American families and communities by calling for increased public education about preventing child abuse and supporting survivors of childhood sexual abuse. As a non-binding resolution expressing Senate support rather than creating new programs, it does not include specific funding provisions or implementation timelines beyond the April 2026 designation.

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